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muzzle

/ˈmʌzəl/noun, verb2 syllables

Muzzle means: the open circular discharging end of a gun.

Synonyms for muzzle5

noun, as in the open circular discharging end of a gun

gun muzzle

noun, as in restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb, as in prevent from speaking out

verb, as in tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

also used for muzzle

snout, bridle, bemuzzle

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Opposites of muzzle

unmuzzle

What does muzzle mean?7

noun

1

the open circular discharging end of a gun

2

restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

3

forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose

4

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

1

prevent from speaking out“The press was gagged”

2

tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them“The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair”

3

fit with a muzzle“muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with muzzle?1

two syllables

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Muzzle in a sentence

  • I need to buy a muzzle for my dog.CK
  • Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.Adelpa
  • The government is trying to muzzle the press.shekitten
  • Fine markings around the muzzle and shoulder hint at an early bridle.Cangarejo
  • Why doesn't your dog wear a muzzle?Eldad
  • Brie is a pale blue mouse with blue eyes a pink nose white muzzle and pink bangs.Jakeira34
  • Others may find your dog a puzzle. Please be nice and make her wear a muzzle.mraz

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of muzzle

as a noun

plural
muzzles

as a verb

past tense
muzzled
present participle
muzzling
third-person singular
muzzles
past participle
muzzled