to muzzle
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5.8
- verb
- /ˈmʌzəl/
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- The mutt that pestered Bella earlier is now on the examining table, muzzled and tied off by a neat system of leather leashes.
- muzzle a dog
Examples
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If the wolf had not been muzzled and hobbled, it would not have been much of a match.
Fiction book (1993) -
I hear she's a real killer, so just make sure you muzzle her up good, okay?
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You need to muzzle your dog.
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That's right, muzzle your dog.
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And if he growls at us again, I'm gonna muzzle him myself.
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In Victoria, I believe dogs are allowed on public transport if muzzled and/or in a pet carry cage.
Blog text (29) -
And the dog had to be double-leashed and muzzled just to go from the backyard to the kennel.
Blog text (29) -
In Germany, some breeds (from Akbash to Staffies to Dogos) must be muzzled in public unless they have been evaluated for safety.
Blog text (29) -
Before taking her aggressive dog for a walk, she decided to muzzle him to ensure everyone's safety.
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The veterinarian explained that it is essential to muzzle an anxious dog during examinations to prevent bites.
Synonyms
20
6.3
To put a cloth or device in someone's mouth to stop them speaking
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
9.1
A gun you load by putting gunpowder and shot into the open front of the barrel
How Silenced
Surface Forms
Etymology
Muzzle as a verb originally meant to put a muzzle (a cover) on someone's or an animal's mouth, so to muzzle someone is to cover their mouth and stop them from biting or speaking.