How to pronounce "muzzle"

• "muzzle" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "muzzle"

Noun

the open circular discharging end of a gun

Synonyms:

• gun muzzle
• muzzle

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• muzzle

Noun

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:

• muzzle

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• gag
• muzzle

Verb

fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"

Synonyms:

• muzzle

Verb

prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"

Synonyms:

• gag
• muzzle

Verb

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
• muzzle