muzzle

Noun
  1. The open circular discharging end of a gun (synset 103474810)
    is a type of: opening - a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
    subtypes: gunpoint, point - the gun muzzle's direction
    is a part of: gun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
    same as: gun muzzle
  2. Forward projecting part of the head of certain animals;
    Includes the jaws and nose (synset 102455095)
    is a type of: face - the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
    has: neb, snout - a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
    is a part of: caput, head - the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
  3. A leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting (synset 103808824)
    is a type of: constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion
  4. Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting (synset 103415650)
    is a type of: constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion
    same as: gag
Verb
  1. Fit with a muzzle (synset 202345893)
    "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
    is a type of: equip, fit, fit out, outfit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  2. Prevent from speaking out (synset 202195389)
    "The press was gagged"
    is a type of: hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence, still - cause to be quiet or not talk
    same as: gag
  3. Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them (synset 201287286)
    "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
    is a type of: bind, tie - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    same as: gag

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