muzzle
(mʌzəl )
Word forms: muzzles , muzzling , muzzled
1. countable noun
The muzzle of an animal such as a dog is its nose and mouth.
The mongrel presented his muzzle for scratching.
Synonyms: jaws, mouth, nose, snout
2. countable noun
A muzzle is an object that is put over a dog's nose and mouth so that it cannot bite people or make a noise.
...dogs like pit bulls which have to wear a muzzle.
Synonyms: gag, guard, restraint
3. verb
If you muzzle a dog or other animal, you put a muzzle over its nose and mouth.
He was convicted of failing to muzzle a pit bull. [VERB noun]
4. verb
If you say that someone is muzzled, you are complaining that they are prevented from expressing their views freely. [disapproval]
He complained of being muzzled by the chairman. [be VERB-ed]
She was opposed to new laws to muzzle the press. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: suppress, silence, curb, restrain
5. countable noun
The muzzle of a gun is the end where the bullets come out when it is fired.
Image of muzzle
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Translations:
Chinese: 口鼻部动物的, 给…戴口络动物的
Japanese: 鼻口部, 口輪をはめる
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