muzzle (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌz.əl/
Definition
A device fitted over an animal's mouth to prevent it from biting or eating.
Examples
The vet gently placed a muzzle on the frightened cat.
He bought a special muzzle for his dog to wear during walks.
The muzzle kept the aggressive dog from harming others.
How to Use muzzle
- muzzle of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the front part of an animal's face or a firearm. — "He aimed the muzzle of the gun at the wall."
- muzzle a (verb)
- To put a muzzle on an animal or to silence a person/group. — "The trainer had to muzzle the aggressive dog."
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