MUZZLE
Scrabble letter values: M3U1Z10Z10L1E1 = 26
Definition
- verb fit with a muzzle.
- verb prevent from speaking out. — synonyms: gag
- verb tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them. — synonyms: gag
- noun the open circular discharging end of a gun. — synonyms: gun_muzzle
- noun forward projecting part of the head of certain animals.
- noun 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.
- noun restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting. — synonyms: gag
Examples
- “muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers”
- “The press was gagged”
- “The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair”