noun
the open circular discharging end of a gun
Synonyms
gun muzzle
noun
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals
Examples
- includes the jaws and nose
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
noun
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
Synonyms
verb
fit with a muzzle
Examples
- muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers
verb
prevent from speaking out
Synonyms
Examples
- The press was gagged
verb
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
Synonyms
Examples
- The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair