Scrabble?! MUZZLE

Definitions of MUZZLE in various dictionaries:

noun - the open circular discharging end of a gun

noun - forward projecting part of the head of certain animals

noun - a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting

noun - restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb - fit with a muzzle

verb - prevent from speaking out

verb - tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

The forward, projecting part of the head of certain animals, such as dogs, including the mouth, nose, and jaws; the snout.

A leather or wire restraining appliance that, when fitted over an animal’s snout, prevents biting and eating.

The forward, discharging end of the barrel of a firearm.

A restraint on free movement or expression: had a muzzle put on their high spirits.

To put a muzzle on (an animal).

To restrain from expression: tried to muzzle the opposition.

verb - to put a covering over the mouth of to prevent biting or eating