Pronunciation: /ˈmʌzəl/
noun a device that is placed over an animal's mouth to prevent biting or eating
A1 The dog wore a muzzle at the park.
A2 The muzzle prevented the dog from barking.
B1 The police officer put a muzzle on the suspect to prevent him from speaking.
B2 The muzzle on the gun was securely fastened.
C1 The horse's muzzle was adorned with a beautiful leather design.
C2 The strict regulations required all dangerous animals to wear a muzzle in public places.
verb to put a muzzle on an animal
A1 The dog's owner had to muzzle him before taking him to the vet.
A2 The police officer had to muzzle the suspect to prevent him from biting.
B1 The controversial topic was muzzled by the government to avoid further conflict.
B2 The company tried to muzzle the whistleblower, but the truth eventually came out.
C1 The journalist refused to be muzzled and continued to report on the corruption scandal.
C2 Despite attempts to muzzle her, the activist's message spread far and wide.
formal The police officer carefully placed the muzzle on the suspect's gun.
informal Make sure to put a muzzle on your dog before taking him for a walk.
slang He couldn't stop talking, so I had to muzzle him.
figurative The government tried to muzzle the press by restricting their freedom of speech.
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