muzzle


Definition: Meaning of, muzzle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmʌz(ə)l /

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Singular Plural
muzzle muzzles
[countable]
  1. the nose and mouth of an animal, especially a dog or horse
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  2. a cover that you put over a dog's mouth to stop it from biting people
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  3. the open end of a gun, where the bullets come out
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  • verb
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
muzzle muzzled muzzled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
muzzling muzzles
[transitive]
  1. to prevent someone from saying what they think in public [=  gag]
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  2. to put a muzzle over a dog's mouth so that it cannot bite people
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muzzle used in phrases

  • gun muzzle (noun)
    1. the open circular discharging end of a gun
  • muzzle loader (noun)
    1. an obsolete firearm that was loaded through the muzzle
  • muzzle velocity (noun)
    1. the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun
  • muzzle-loading (adjective)
    1. of firearms taking the projectile or cartridge through the muzzle
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