nose and mouth of an animal
guard of straps or wires placed over this part of an animal's head to prevent it biting,etc.
open end of a firearm,out of which the bullets,etc. come
put a muzzle on (a dog,etc.)
prevent from expressing opinions freely;restrain,suppress
"muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
"The press was gagged"
"The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
One of the hounds poked a friendly muzzle into her face.
出自: R. Sutcliff
He tried to frighten the British Government into muzzling The Times.
出自: P. Howard
The only voice..the Russian Government did not dare to muzzle.
出自: A. N. Wilson