MUZZLE


Meaning of MUZZLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mʌz(ə)l ]

( muzzles, muzzling, muzzled)

1.

The muzzle of an animal such as a dog is its nose and mouth.

N-COUNT

2.

A muzzle is an object that is put over a dog’s nose and mouth so that it cannot bite people or make a noise.

...dogs like pit bulls which have to wear a muzzle.

N-COUNT

3.

If you muzzle a dog or other animal, you put a muzzle over its nose and mouth.

He was convicted of failing to muzzle a pit bull.

VERB : V n

4.

If you say that someone is muzzled , you are complaining that they are prevented from expressing their views freely.

He complained of being muzzled by the chairman...

She was opposed to new laws to muzzle the press.

= gag

VERB : be V-ed , V n [ disapproval ]

5.

The muzzle of a gun is the end where the bullets come out when it is fired.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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