muzzle
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5.5
- noun
- /ˈmʌzəl/
:
bozal
- A muzzle is necessary for aggressive dog breeds to ensure the safety of others.
- put a muzzle on
- get a muzzle
- need a muzzle
But the, you know, the ox, if you put a muzzle on it, you're pulling him back while you're asking him to do work.
- But the, you know, the ox, if you put a muzzle on it, you're pulling him back while you're asking him to do work.
Examples
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I'd buy a muzzle for you.
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Any pit or pit-like dog had to be double-leashed and collared with a muzzle if in public.
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It's got a muzzle on it.
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Would you put a muzzle on that thing?
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Put a muzzle on that one.
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Pet care professionals also recommend always having a muzzle on hand in case your pet gets injured on your trip.
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Her muzzle can only stay on for about two hours at a time or she'll overheat.
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The Company of Animals Baskerville Ultra Muzzle is a great option.
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If a dog is designated aggressive or dangerous, there are specific containment requirements, muzzle restrictions, etc.
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"Slowly, confidently, she approaches the shepherd, kneels, and removes his leash and muzzle."
Fiction book (2000)
Synonyms
38
6.7
A thing put in a person's mouth to stop them speaking
Compounds
- Specialized
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9.1
A gun you load by putting gunpowder and shot into the open front of the barrel
How Effective
11
5.5
38
6.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Muzzle for the device comes from the same old French museau 'snout', because the cover fits over an animal's nose and mouth to stop biting or eating and so is called a muzzle.