muzzle

nouns

the open circular discharging end of a gun

gun muzzle, muzzle

forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose

muzzle

is a part of

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

"he stuck his head out the window"

is a type of (narrower)

the part of an animal corresponding to the human face

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

muzzle

is a type of (narrower)

a device that retards something's motion

"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"

restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

gag, muzzle

fit with a muzzle

"muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"

muzzle

antonym

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

prevent from speaking out

"The press was gagged"

gag, muzzle

tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

"The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"

gag, muzzle