muzzle
noun verbStress: first syllable
Syllables: muz-zle (2)
English Definition
The projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog; or a guard fitted over this to prevent biting.
Example Sentence
The dog was fitted with a muzzle to prevent it from biting.
US IPA
/ˈmʌzl/
UK IPA
/ˈmʌzl/