Dictionary Check: muzzle
"muzzle" is a valid word!
Scrabble
26
points
Words with Friends
29
points
Definition
noun
the open circular discharging end of a gun
noun
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
noun
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
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
verb
fit with a muzzle
Example:
"muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
verb
prevent from speaking out
Example:
"The press was gagged"
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