muzzles

'muzzles'

[gun_muzzle.n.01] as in: the open circular discharging end of a gun

'muzzles'

[muzzle.n.02] as in: forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose

'muzzles'

[muzzle.n.03] as in: a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting

'muzzles'

[gag.n.02] as in: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

'muzzles'

[muzzle.v.01] as in: fit with a muzzle

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Examples:
muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers

'muzzles'

[gag.v.01] as in: prevent from speaking out

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Examples:
The press was gagged

'muzzles'

[gag.v.03] as in: tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

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Examples:
The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair