muzzle
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/ˈmʌzl/
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/ˈmʌzl/
The front part of an animal's head with its nose and mouth.
She gently patted the dog's muzzle.
彼女は犬の口元をそっと撫でた。
A cover for an animal's mouth to stop it from biting.
The dog was fitted with a muzzle to stop it from biting.
犬に口枷をつけ、噛みつかないようにした。
The front end of a gun where bullets come out.
The soldier checked the muzzle of his rifle for obstructions.
兵士は銃口の障害物を確認した。
To put a muzzle on an animal to stop it from biting.
The aggressive dog was muzzled to ensure everyone's safety.
その激しい犬は、皆の安全を確保するために口枷をつけられた。
To stop someone from speaking freely.
The protesters were muzzled by the police to avoid bad publicity.
抗議者は警察によって口を塞がれて、悪影響を避けさせられました。