muzzle

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to cover the muzzle of an animal's nose and mouth to control its actions, especially when hunting.

  - "The hunter put a muzzle on his dog before releasing it to retrieve game."
  - "The muzzle on the gun prevented the shooter from accidentally discharging it."

• verb

  To silence or suppress, as with a muzzle.

  - "The coach muzzled the players who spoke out of turn during practice."
  - "The government muzzled the press during times of crisis."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmʌzəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89012457"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muzzle
buzzle , puzzle , drizzle , fizzle

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Variants

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muzzle , muzzles , muzzled , muzzler , muzzlers , muzzling , muzzle-loading , muzzleloader , muzzleloaders

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Etymology

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Old English muzzel, probably from muzzle 'beak, snout' + -el 'small projection'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'muzzle' is also used in astronomy to describe the part of a telescope that covers the objective lens or mirror.

2. The term 'muzzle' is also used in the context of ships to describe the opening at the bow through which water enters.

3. The term 'muzzle' is also used in the context of musical instruments to describe the bell or end of the instrument.

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Related Concepts

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1. muzzle loader: A firearm that requires the shooter to load the gun through the muzzle before firing.

2. muzzle break: A device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the recoil and muzzle rise.

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Culture

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In literature, the muzzle is often used as a metaphor for suppressing speech or actions. In art, it is a common symbol of control or restraint.

How to Memorize "muzzle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hunting scene with a hunter and his dog wearing a muzzle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muzzle' with the idea of control or suppression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Muzzle Means Muzzling Mouths'.

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