(~s, muzzling, ~d)
1.
The ~ of an animal such as a dog is its nose and mouth.
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2.
A ~ 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 ~.
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3.
If you ~ a dog or other animal, you put a ~ over its nose and mouth.
He was convicted of failing to ~ a pit bull.
VERB: V n
4.
If you say that someone is ~d, you are complaining that they are prevented from expressing their views freely.
He complained of being ~d by the chairman...
She was opposed to new laws to ~ the press.
= gag
VERB: be V-ed, V n disapproval
5.
The ~ of a gun is the end where the bullets come out when it is fired.
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