muzzle
noun/ˈmʌzəl/
Frequency rank: #9,469 most common English word
Meaning
a guard fitted over an animal's mouth to prevent it from biting or making noise.
Example sentence
The trainer put muzzle on the dog before taking it into the crowded park.
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