Definition of muzzle
Nouns
the open circular discharging end of a gun
- Synonyms:
- gun muzzle
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opening
a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
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face
the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
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
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constraint, restraint
a device that retards something's motion
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
- Synonyms:
- gag
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constraint, restraint
a device that retards something's motion
Vocabulary Lists for muzzle
Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island »(2273 words)
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Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales - Beginning »(773 words)
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