muzzle

Everyday

1. A muzzle is the nose and mouth of an animal such as a dog or horse. tree →
2. A muzzle is a cover of straps or wire put over a dog's nose and mouth to stop it biting. tree →
3. The muzzle of a gun is the open end the bullet comes out of. tree →
4. To muzzle someone means to stop them speaking freely. tree →

In the lessons

In pet care and safety, some dogs must wear a muzzle in public. In history and news, governments «muzzle» the press when they stop newspapers reporting. Dog breeds have long or short muzzles.

Examples

• The dog's muzzle was grey with age. tree →
• Our greyhound wears a muzzle at the park. tree →
• Never point the muzzle of a gun at anyone. tree →
• The horse nuzzled me with its soft muzzle. tree →
• The rulers tried to muzzle the newspapers. tree →
• The vet put a muzzle on the scared dog. tree →
• A solemn-nosed, stern-eyed cow would amble and stamp in his wood to find a flyless shadow; or a strayed sheep would poke its gentle muzzle through leaves. tree →

Note

Past: muzzled. A muzzle does not mean a dog is bad — some just get nervous. Do not confuse with «nuzzle» (rub gently with the nose).

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The rabbis read this as a law of kindness to animals and also of fair pay, so that workers must be allowed to eat from the work they do. In the primary lessons: In pet care and safety, some dogs must wear a muzzle in public. In history and news, governments «muzzle» the press when they stop newspapers reporting. Dog breeds have long or short muzzles.

Examples

• Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. (Torah DEU.25.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past: muzzled. A muzzle does not mean a dog is bad — some just get nervous. Do not confuse with «nuzzle» (rub gently with the nose).