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Knebel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gag noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

Senses

Knebel is used for these senses in English:

  • gag A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.

gag — full definition

  1. noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
  2. noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
  3. noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
  4. verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
  5. verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.

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