Noun
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forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
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face a vertical surface of a building or cliff
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caput,
head a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure; "the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula"
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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
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constraint,
restraint the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
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restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
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constraint,
restraint the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
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the open circular discharging end of a gun
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opening the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"
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gun the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun"; "a twenty gun salute"
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Verb
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fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
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unmuzzle remove the muzzle from (a dog)
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outfit,
equip,
fit out,
fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
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tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them; "The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
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tie,
bind form a knot or bow in; "tie a necktie"
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prevent from speaking out; "The press was gagged"
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hush up,
silence,
quieten,
shut up,
still,
hush keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure; "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"
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