muzzle

noun verb

Stress: 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/