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The forward, projecting part of the head of certain animals, such as dogs, including the mouth, nose, and jaws; the snout.
(noun)
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A leather or wire restraining appliance that, when fitted over an animal's snout, prevents biting and eating.
(noun)
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The forward, discharging end of the barrel of a firearm.
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A restraint on free movement or expression: had a muzzle put on their high spirits.
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To put a muzzle on (an animal).
(verb-transitive)
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