noun
a device that is placed over an animal's mouth to prevent biting or eating
verb
to put a muzzle on an animal
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The police officer carefully placed the muzzle on the suspect's gun.
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Make sure to put a muzzle on your dog before taking him for a walk.
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He couldn't stop talking, so I had to muzzle him.
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The government tried to muzzle the press by restricting their freedom of speech.