English dictionary
muzzle
nounPronunciation
ˈmʌzəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
noun
- restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
noun
- the open circular discharging end of a gun
noun
- a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting
verb
- tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
verb
- prevent from speaking out
verb
- fit with a muzzle
Example sentences
The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair
The press was gagged
muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers