muzzle
noun
muz·zle
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Definition of muzzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the projecting jaws and nose of an animal : snout
2a
: a fastening or covering for the mouth of an animal used to prevent eating or biting
b
: something (such as censorship) that restrains normal expression
3
: the open end of an implement
especially
: the discharging end of a weapon
muzzle
verb
muzzled;
muzzling\ ˈməz-liŋ
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Definition of muzzle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to fit with a muzzle
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Other Words from muzzle
Verb
muzzler
\ ˈməz-lər
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noun
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noun
Examples of muzzle in a Sentence
Verb
a dangerous dog that should be muzzled attempts by the government to muzzle the press The company has tried to muzzle its employees by forbidding them to speak to the press.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The hunter sees the flying bird and swings the shotgun through the path, touching the shot off as the muzzle of the shotgun swings past the bird. — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "Shooting from your hind legs — aka offhand shooting — isn’t easy, but it can be useful," 31 July 2019 Use a toothpick dipped in semisweet chocolate coating to dot on a muzzle and eyes. — Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "Kawaii Sweet World’s Zoo Animal Banana Pops," 26 July 2019 Clinical signs include blisters around the muzzle, tongue, ears, teats and coronary bands, the agricultural department said. — Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, "Viral disease spreads to livestock in 14 Colorado counties," 2 Aug. 2019 The officers kicked and punched Loyd in the face and struck him numerous times with the muzzles of their rifles, causing cuts to his face and back and a fractured eye socket, which required surgery. — Tess Sheets, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando police officers’ use of force in arrest of Markeith Loyd ‘lawful and justified,’ review finds," 31 July 2019 The wolf’s coat has reddish-brown undertones, and there’s white, beardlike fur around its muzzle and jaw. — Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, "The Persuasive Power of the Wolf Lady," 29 May 2019 Will service and support dogs need to be fitted with muzzles on future flights? — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "The Grim Effect Delta's ESA Lawsuit Will Have on Travel," 4 June 2019 When unloading a firearm, always have the muzzle pointed down. — Letter Writers, Twin Cities, "Letters: Proper gun instruction means safety for kids and from intruders," 12 June 2019 The cameras then captured a muzzle flash coming from the rifle before Beasley went back inside the apartment, the affidavit said. — Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle, "Houston man accused of shooting boy with AK-47 after posting bail for murder charge," 13 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The new leader outlawed opposition parties, muzzled reporters and sent soldiers to attack political protests. — Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, "Dawda Jawara, Founding Father of Gambia, Dies at 95," 4 Sep. 2019 If the scenario does surface in October, Game 1 will be played at Yankee Stadium because Los Angeles was muzzled this weekend. — Los Angeles Times, "Dodgers lose series finale to opportunistic Yankees in duel of MLB goliaths," 25 Aug. 2019 The Washington Post this week detailed how federal health officials muzzled government experts who might contradict the president’s mental health claims in his Aug. 5 speech. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, "Editorial: As Trump stumbles, Democrats should lead on gun reform," 22 Aug. 2019 The world watches as people & their voices are being muzzled in J&K. The same Kashmir that chose a secular democratic India is facing oppression of unimaginable magnitude. — oregonlive.com, "Kashmir, nexus of conflict between nuclear antagonists India and Pakistan, faces crackdown, plunges into fear," 5 Aug. 2019 Critics say Erdogan has politicized the judiciary to target opponents and muzzled once-vibrant free media. — Laura King, latimes.com, "How will Turkey’s authoritarian president react to opposition’s big win in Istanbul mayoral race?," 24 June 2019 As his star rose, a creative and legal dispute between his team and his previous label left Lloyd musically muzzled, unable to release any new tracks. — Bianca Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, "Q&A: Dennis Lloyd on bringing his trumpet and break-up bangers to the Taste of Randolph," 14 June 2019 Now the Democrat is trying to muzzle Americans trying to influence the High Court via legal arguments. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "No Friend-of-the-Court Senator," 25 Feb. 2019 The weakness becomes apparent every so often when the starting pitcher doesn’t go deep into the game or the offense is muzzled or, in the very rare case, both happen, forcing the relief corps to absorb several high-leverage innings in order to win. — Jorge Castillo, latimes.com, "Dodgers’ bullpen falters again in 11-inning loss to the Diamondbacks," 5 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'muzzle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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muzzle
noun
English Language Learners Definition of muzzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the usually long nose and mouth of an animal (such as a dog, horse, or pig)
: a covering for the mouth of a dog that stops it from biting people
: the hole at the end of a gun where the bullet comes out
muzzle
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of muzzle (Entry 2 of 2)
: to put a muzzle on (a dog) : to place a covering on (the mouth of a dog) to stop biting
: to prevent (a person or group) from speaking or writing in a free or normal way
See the full definition for muzzle in the English Language Learners Dictionary
muzzle
noun
muz·zle
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Kids Definition of muzzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the nose and mouth of an animal (as a dog)
2
: a covering for the mouth of an animal to prevent it from biting or eating
3
: the open end of a gun from which the bullet comes out when the gun is fired