muzzle
1muz·zle
noun \ˈmə-zəl\Definition of MUZZLE
1
: the projecting jaws and nose of an animal : snout
2
a : a fastening or covering for the mouth of an animal used to prevent eating or biting b : something (as censorship) that restrains normal expression
3
: the open end of an implement; especially : the discharging end of a weapon
Origin of MUZZLE
Middle English mosel, from Middle French musel, from Old French *mus mouth of an animal, from Medieval Latin musus
First Known Use: 15th century
2muzzle
transitive verbmuz·zledmuz·zling \ˈməz-liŋ, ˈmə-zə-\
Definition of MUZZLE
1
: to fit with a muzzle
2
a : gag <muzzled the regime's critics> b : restrain, restrict <the Pentagon's efforts to muzzle press access — Joe Strupp> <the low prices muzzled competition>
— muz·zler \-lər\ noun
Examples of MUZZLE
- a dangerous dog that should be muzzled
- attempts by the government to muzzle the press
- The company has tried to muzzle its employees by forbidding them to speak to the press.
First Known Use of MUZZLE
15th century
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