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- pronunciation:
- muh
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of the head of some animals that contains the nose, jaws, and mouth.
Some dogs have a long muzzle and others, like boxers, do not.- synonyms:
- snout
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| definition 2: |
a device made of leather or wire mesh that is placed over this part of the head to keep the animal from biting, eating, or barking.
- similar words:
- bridle
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| definition 3: |
the open end of the barrel of a gun. A bullet is shot out of a gun through the muzzle. Old rifles were loaded through the muzzle.
- similar words:
- barrel
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| definition 4: |
something that holds back or stops free expression.
In some countries, the government puts a muzzle on news reporters.- similar words:
- check, curb, limit
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
muzzles, muzzling, muzzled |
| definition 1: |
to cover the jaws and mouth to stop from biting, barking, or eating.
Our neighbor muzzled his dog after it tried to bite someone.- similar words:
- bridle, restrain
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| definition 2: |
to stop from speaking freely in public.
The harsh government muzzled anyone who complained about the new laws.- synonyms:
- limit, restrict
- similar words:
- censor, confine, curb, hinder, hush, obstruct, restrain
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| related words: |
quiet, shut up |
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