bavaglio — meaning in English

English meaning

• bib noun A piece of cloth or plastic tied under a baby's chin to catch food and drink.
• gag noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.

Senses

bavaglio is used for these senses in English:

• bib An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.
• 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.

bib — full definition

1. noun A piece of cloth or plastic tied under a baby's chin to catch food and drink.
2. verb To drink heartily or tipple, an old-fashioned usage.

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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