| 释义 |
muz·zle
I. \ˈməzəl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English musell, mosel, from Middle French musel, diminutive of muse snout, muzzle, mouth of an animal, from Medieval Latin musus
1.
a. : the projecting jaws and nose of an animal (as a horse or dog) : snout — see cow illustration
b. : the human face or mouth
2.
a. : a fastening or covering (as a band or cage) for the mouth of an animal used to prevent eating or biting
b. : something that restricts, censors, or otherwise circumscribes natural or normal expression
< a dictator's muzzle on the popular press >
3. : the open end of an implement; especially : the end of a weapon from which the projectile emerges — see cannon illustration
4. archaic : the clevis of a plow
 [muzzle 2a]
II. verb
(muzzled ; muzzled ; muzzling \-z(ə)liŋ\ ; muzzles)
intransitive verb
dialect chiefly England : to push or root about with the muzzle
transitive verb
1. : to bind the muzzle of
< muzzle a dog >
2. : to restrain from expression (as by speech or action) : gag
< muzzle freedom of speech >
3. : to press or rub with the muzzle or snout : nuzzle
4. : to take in (sail) |