mu
zzle
Plural
muzzles
1
the projecting part of the face of some animals such as dogs and horses that includes their jaws and noses
- She carefully examined the cat's muzzle for any signs of injury.
- The horse's muzzle nuzzled against her hand in search of treats.
- The wolf's muzzle was stained with blood after a successful hunt.
- The rabbit twitched its sensitive muzzle, sniffing the air for predators.
- The puppy's wet muzzle left a mark on her jeans after playtime.
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2
the open circular discharging end of a gun
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3
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
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4
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