Definition

A person who puts a muzzle on an animal to prevent it from biting or barking.

Example

The muzzler carefully placed the muzzle on the dog before the vet visit.

Conversation

Did you see that guy at the park with the dog muzzler?

Yeah, I did! It looked like a great way to keep the dog calm.

I wonder if he uses it all the time when he takes his dog out.

Probably! It's a smart choice for some pets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Muzzler → The word originates from the verb 'muzzle' (from Middle English *muzzle*, meaning to cover the mouth of an animal) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A muzzler is a person or device that puts a muzzle on something, typically to prevent it from biting or speaking.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'covers the mouth' ('muzzle') of an animal or person, and the '-er' indicates that this is a person doing the action.

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