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muzzle

noun

  1. the projecting part of the head of a dog, horse, etc., including the mouth, nose, and jaws; snout
  2. a device, as of straps, fastened over the mouth of an animal to prevent its biting or eating
  3. anything that prevents free speech or discussion
  4. the front end of the barrel of a firearm

transitive verb muzzled, muzzling

  1. to put a muzzle on (an animal)
  2. to prevent from talking or expressing an opinion; gag

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