muzzle

1. v. i. The projecting mouth and nose of a quadruped, as of a horse; a snout. Source: opted

2. v. i. The mouth of a thing; the end for entrance or discharge; as, the muzzle of a gun. Source: opted

3. v. i. A fastening or covering (as a band or cage) for the mouth of an animal, to prevent eating or vicious biting. Source: opted

4. v. t. To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action. Source: opted

5. v. t. To fondle with the closed mouth. Source: opted

6. v. i. To bring the mouth or muzzle near. Source: opted

7. n. the open circular discharging end of a gun Source: wordnet

8. n. forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose Source: wordnet

9. n. 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 Source: wordnet

10. n. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting Source: wordnet

11. v. fit with a muzzle Source: wordnet

12. v. prevent from speaking out Source: wordnet

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