Definition of muzzle Muzzle

/mʌˈzʌl/ - [muzul] - muz•zle

We found 27 definitions of muzzle from 7 different sources.

What does muzzle mean?

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Noun Plural: muzzles
muzzle - forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
		face a vertical surface of a building or cliff
		caput, head a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure; "the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula"
muzzle - 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
		constraint, restraint the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
muzzle - restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
		gag
		constraint, restraint the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
muzzle - the open circular discharging end of a gun
		gun muzzle
		opening the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"
		gun the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun"; "a twenty gun salute"
Verb muzzles, muzzling, muzzled
muzzle - fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
		unmuzzle remove the muzzle from (a dog)
		outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
muzzle - tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them; "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
		gag
		tie, bind form a knot or bow in; "tie a necktie"
muzzle - prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"
		gag
		hush up, silence, quieten, shut up, still, hush keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure; "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"

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Wiktionary

muzzle (Noun)
The protruding part of many animal's head which includes nose, mouth and jaws; snout.
muzzle (Noun)
The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc. , that the bullet emerges from as opposed to the breech.
muzzle (Noun)
A device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
muzzle (Noun)
A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle.
muzzle (Noun)
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.
muzzle (Verb)
To bind or confine animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
muzzle (Verb)
To restrain from speaking, expressing opinion or acting; gag, silence.
muzzle (Verb)
To veil, mask, muffle.
muzzle (Verb)
To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.
muzzle (Verb)
To bring the muzzle or mouth near.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

muzzle (v. i.)
The projecting mouth and nose of a quadruped, as of a horse; a snout.
muzzle (v. i.)
The mouth of a thing; the end for entrance or discharge; as, the muzzle of a gun.
muzzle (v. i.)
A fastening or covering (as a band or cage) for the mouth of an animal, to prevent eating or vicious biting.
muzzle (v. t.)
To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action.
muzzle (v. t.)
To fondle with the closed mouth.
muzzle (v. i.)
To bring the mouth or muzzle near.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

muzzle
Small cage, which applies to the muzzle of dogs or other animals, not to eat or bite.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

muzzle
See ORDNANCE, NOMENCLATURE.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

muzzle
A beard.

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muzzle, verb, present, 1st person singular of muzzle (infinitive).
muzzle, verb (infinitive).
muzzle, noun, singular of muzzles.

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