Main entry: muzzle
Definition: forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
Definition: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
Main entry: gun muzzle, muzzle
Definition: the open circular discharging end of a gun
Main entry: muzzle
Definition: 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
Definition: tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
Usage: The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair
Definition: prevent from speaking out
Usage: The press was gagged
Main entry: muzzle
Definition: fit with a muzzle
Usage: muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers