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muzzle in Spanish

muzzle in Spanish is boca, hocico, bozal — muzzle means an animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.

muzzle in Spanish

boca
noun
hocico
noun
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
bozal
noun
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
mordaza
noun
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
amordazar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.
atar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.
censurar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.
limitar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.

What does "muzzle" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun The open front end of a gun barrel, where the bullet exits.
    "Smoke curled from the muzzle after the shot."
  3. verb To stop someone from speaking freely or expressing an opinion; to silence.
    "Critics accused the government of trying to muzzle the press."
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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.

Similar words in Spanish

gag

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Frequently asked questions

What is "muzzle" in Spanish?

"muzzle" in Spanish is boca, hocico, bozal. 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 Spanish, "muzzle" is boca, hocico, bozal.

Are there other ways to say "muzzle" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "muzzle": boca, hocico, bozal, mordaza, amordazar, atar.

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