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Muzzle: meaning, definitions and examples

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muzzle

 

[ ˈmʌz.əl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal protection

A device that is fitted over the snout of an animal to prevent biting or eating.

Synonyms

mouth guard, restraint

Examples of usage

  • The dog had to wear a muzzle at the veterinarian's office.
  • The zookeeper put a muzzle on the bear for safety reasons.
Context #2 | Verb

silencing

To prevent someone from speaking freely or expressing their opinions.

Synonyms

silence, suppress

Examples of usage

  • The government tried to muzzle the press and control the flow of information.
  • The new policy muzzled employees from sharing confidential information.

Translations

Translations of the word "muzzle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 focinho

🇮🇳 थूथन

🇩🇪 Maul

🇮🇩 moncong

🇺🇦 морда

🇵🇱 pysk

🇯🇵 鼻面 (はなづら)

🇫🇷 museau

🇪🇸 hocico

🇹🇷 burun

🇰🇷 주둥이

🇸🇦 خطْم

🇨🇿 tlama

🇸🇰 tlama

🇨🇳 口鼻部 (kǒubúbù)

🇸🇮 gobec

🇮🇸 trýni

🇰🇿 тұмсық

🇬🇪 ცხვირი

🇦🇿 burun

🇲🇽 hocico

Etymology

The word 'muzzle' originated from the Middle English 'musel', which meant a covering for the mouth of an animal. It can be traced back to the Old French 'musel' and the Late Latin 'musellum'. The concept of muzzling animals for safety and control has been present for centuries, evolving from simple leather straps to more modern materials and designs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,749, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.