Muzzle

French Meaning

museau

bouche

muselière

bâillon

museler

bâillonner

empêcher de s'exprimer

English Meaning

  1. The forward, projecting part of the head of certain animals, such as dogs, including the mouth, nose, and jaws; the snout.
  2. A leather or wire restraining appliance that, when fitted over an animal's snout, prevents biting and eating.
  3. The forward, discharging end of the barrel of a firearm.
  4. A restraint on free movement or expression: had a muzzle put on their high spirits.
  5. To put a muzzle on (an animal).
  6. To restrain from expression: tried to muzzle the opposition.