muzzle /muzˈl/

1. The projecting jaws and nose of an animal
2. A strap or a cage for the mouth to prevent biting
3. The extreme end of a gun, etc

1. To put a muzzle on
2. To keep from hurting
3. To gag or silence

(of an animal) to touch, thrust or investigate with the muzzle

muzzˈler noun

1. A person who applies a muzzle
2. A blow on the mouth
3. A muzzle-loader
4. A direct headwind (nautical)

muzzˈle-bag noun

A canvas bag fixed to the muzzle of a gun at sea, to keep out water

muzzˈle-loadˈer noun

A firearm loaded through the muzzle, opp to breech-loader

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