Muzzle - Definition
muzzle
n 1: the open circular discharging end of a gun [syn: gun
muzzle, muzzle]
2: forward projecting part of the head of certain animals;
includes the jaws and nose
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
4: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or
shouting [syn: gag, muzzle]
v 1: fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from
biting strangers" [ant: unmuzzle]
2: prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged" [syn:
gag, muzzle]
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"
[syn: gag, muzzle]