muzzle
Pronunciation:
/ˈmʌzəl/noun
Definitions
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws; the snout
The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from as opposed to the breech.
A device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle
verb
Definitions
To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor.
To veil, mask, muffle.
To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.