English dictionary

muzzle

/'m/@/z/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the open circular discharging end of a gun

noun.artifact

Synonyms gun muzzle

Source: WordNet 3.0
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose

noun.animal

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

noun.artifact

Synonyms gag

Source: WordNet 3.0
The projecting mouth and nose of a quadruped, as of a horse; a snout.

noun

Source: webster1913

fit with a muzzle

verb.possession

Examples
Muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers.

Antonyms unmuzzle

Source: WordNet 3.0
prevent from speaking out

verb.perception

Source: WordNet 3.0
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

verb

Source: webster1913
To bring the mouth or muzzle near.

verb

Source: webster1913