muzzler

muz·zle  (mzl)

n.

1. The forward, projecting part of the head of certain animals, such as dogs, including the mouth, nose, and jaws; the snout.

2. A leather or wire restraining appliance that, when fitted over an animal's snout, prevents biting and eating.

3. The forward, discharging end of the barrel of a firearm.

4. A restraint on free movement or expression: had a muzzle put on their high spirits.

tr.v. muz·zled, muz·zling, muz·zles

1. To put a muzzle on (an animal).

2. To restrain from expression: tried to muzzle the opposition.

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[Middle English mosel, from Old French musel, from Medieval Latin msellum, diminutive of msus, snout, from Latin msum.]

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muzzler n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

muzzler - someone who muzzles animals worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"