meaning of muzzles
1. The projecting mouth and nose of a quadruped, as of a horse; a snout.
2. The mouth of a thing; the end for entrance or discharge; as, the muzzle of a gun.
3. A fastening or covering (as a band or cage) for the mouth of an animal, to prevent eating or vicious biting.
4. To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action.
5. To fondle with the closed mouth.
6. To bring the mouth or muzzle near.
7. forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
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