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muzzle [n]
 
1)the open circular discharging end of a gun
    Synonyms :gun_muzzle 
    See Also: opening  gun  gunpoint 
 
2)forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
    Synonyms :
    See Also: face  caput  neb 
 
3)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
    Synonyms :
    See Also: constraint 
 
4)restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
    Synonyms :gag 
    See Also: constraint  gag  gag 
 
muzzle [v]
 
1)fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: equip  muzzler 
 
2)prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"
    Synonyms :gag 
    See Also: hush  gag 
 
3)tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them; "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
    Synonyms :gag 
    See Also: bind  gag 
 



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