muzzle

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Pronunciation
/ˈmʌzəl/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws; the snout

2 Definition

The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from as opposed to the breech.

3 Definition

A device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.

4 Definition

A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle

5 Definition

An openwork covering for the nose, used for the defense of the horse, and forming part of the bards in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.

2 Definition

To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor.

3 Definition

To veil, mask, muffle.

4 Definition

To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.

5 Definition

To bring the muzzle or mouth near.