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
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
Opposites of muzzle
What does muzzle mean?7
noun
the open circular discharging end of a gun
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
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
prevent from speaking out“The press was gagged”
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them“The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair”
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