1. (n.) The projecting mouth and nose of a quadruped, as of a horse; a snout.
2. (n.) The mouth of a thing; the end for entrance or discharge; as, the muzzle of a gun.
3. (n.) A fastening or covering (as a band or cage) for the mouth of an animal, to prevent eating or vicious biting.
4. (v. t.) To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action.
5. (v. t.) To fondle with the closed mouth.
6. (v. i.) To bring the mouth or muzzle near.
Thesaurus Entries
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