Definitions

1. verb

to stop or restrain (an animal) from biting, especially by placing something in its mouth.

“The trainer had to amuzzle the aggressive dog before it bit anyone.”

2. verb

to put a muzzle on (an animal).

“She went to the store to buy a muzzle to amuzzle her puppy.”

3. noun

a device for stopping or restraining an animal’s bite, typically a covering for the mouth.

“The dog was wearing a muzzle to prevent it from biting anyone.”