Word Meaning

muzzle definition and meaning

v. i. The projecting mouth and nose of a quadruped, as of a horse; a snout.
v. i. The mouth of a thing; the end for entrance or discharge; as, the muzzle of a gun.
v. i. A fastening or covering (as a band or cage) for the mouth of an animal, to prevent eating or vicious biting.
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.
v. t. To fondle with the closed mouth.
v. i. To bring the mouth or muzzle near.

Crossword clues for muzzle

- Gun barrel’s front end