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muzzle

UK
/ˈmʌzl/
US
/ˈmʌzl/

Translations

muzzlenoun
muzzles
pl
UK
/ˈmʌzl/
US
/ˈmʌzl/
The dog's muzzle was wet after it drank from the bowl.
Le museau du chien était mouillé après qu’il eut bu dans la gamelle.
bouche du canonArmement.
The soldier carefully cleaned the muzzle of his rifle to ensure it was free of debris.
Le soldat a soigneusement nettoyé la bouche du canon de son fusil pour s’assurer qu’elle était exempte de débris.
The veterinarian recommended using a muzzle for the aggressive dog during the examination.
Le vétérinaire a recommandé d’utiliser une muselière pour le chien agressif pendant l’examen.
Additional translations
muselièreAu figuré, pour une mesure de censure ou de retenue.
Synonyms
jowl
snout
nosepiece
muzzlepiece
maw
muzzleverb
muzzled
Past Simple
muzzled
Past Participle
muzzling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌz.əl/
US
/ˈmʌz.əl/
The dog was muzzled before being taken to the vet.
Le chien a été muselé avant d’être emmené chez le vétérinaire.
Additional translations
bâillonnerAu figuré, surtout pour la presse, les voix critiques ou la liberté d’expression.
Synonyms
silence
quell
restrain
stifle
suppress
muzzleadjective
UK
/ˈmʌz.əl/
US
/ˈmʌz.əl/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something situated at or relating to the muzzle of a firearm (e.g. ‘muzzle velocity’).
de boucheArmement.
Researchers measured the rifle’s muzzle velocity under controlled conditions.
Les chercheurs ont mesuré la vitesse de bouche du fusil dans des conditions contrôlées.
Synonyms
muzzled
gagged
silenced
restrained
hooded
muted
quieted
tight-lipped
mum
tongue-tied

Definitions

muzzlenoun
The projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse.
The dog's muzzle was wet after it drank from the bowl.
A device placed over an animal's nose and mouth to prevent it from biting or eating.
The veterinarian recommended using a muzzle for the aggressive dog during the examination.
The open end of the barrel of a firearm.
The soldier carefully cleaned the muzzle of his rifle to ensure it was free of debris.
A means or instrument of restraint on free expression or action.
Critics said the ruling put a muzzle on independent journalists.
muzzleverb
To put a muzzle on (an animal) to prevent it from biting or eating.
The dog was muzzled before being taken to the vet.
To restrain from expression or speech; to silence.
The government was accused of trying to muzzle the press.
muzzleadjective
Situated at, occurring at, or relating to the muzzle of a firearm.
Researchers measured the rifle’s muzzle velocity under controlled conditions.
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