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muzzle

Definition

  • noun: the usually long nose and mouth of an animal (such as a dog, horse, or pig)
  • noun: the projecting jaws and nose of an animal
  • verb: to put a muzzle on (a dog)
  • verb: to fit with a muzzle
  • synonyms: snout, sheathe, muffle

Examples

  • The company has tried to 'muzzle' its employees by forbidding them to speak to the press.

  • attempts by the government to 'muzzle' the press

  • a dangerous dog that should be 'muzzled'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I just need a little top-up. / There's no time!!! We take my Blood Bag. We'll take my Blood Bag and string him to the lancer's perch. It's got a muzzle on it. It's a raging feral!! / That's right! High-octane crazy blood filling me up. If I'm gonna die... ...I'm gonna die historic (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road