muzzler

[ muhz-ler ]

noun
  1. a person or thing that muzzles.

  2. Also called nose ender. Nautical. a strong opposing wind.

Origin of muzzler

1
First recorded in 1645–55; muzzle + -er1

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How to use muzzler in a sentence

  • "We are going to have a regular muzzler, Washburn," I said, after glancing at the barometer again.

    Up the River | Oliver Optic
  • Having passed through the channel between the islands, the weather there proved to be a perfect muzzler.

    All Adrift | Oliver Optic
  • You need a broncho buster in the Senate and a donkey muzzler in the House.

    Psycho-Phone Messages | Francis Grierson