muzzle in French
muzzle in French is museau, muselière, museler — muzzle means an animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
muzzle in French
museau
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
muselière
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
museler
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.
What does "muzzle" mean?
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noun An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
"The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food."
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noun The open front end of a gun barrel, where the bullet exits.
"Smoke curled from the muzzle after the shot."
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verb To stop someone from speaking freely or expressing an opinion; to silence.
"Critics accused the government of trying to muzzle the press."
muzzle in a sentence
- The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food.
- They put a muzzle on the dog before the vet visit.
- Smoke curled from the muzzle after the shot.
- Critics accused the government of trying to muzzle the press.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "muzzle" in French?
"muzzle" in French is museau, muselière, museler. muzzle means: An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
How do you use "muzzle" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food." In French, "muzzle" is museau, muselière, museler.
Are there other ways to say "muzzle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "muzzle": museau, muselière, museler.
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