muzzler

[ muhz-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that muzzles.
2. Also called nose ender. Nautical. a strong opposing wind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of muzzler¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Having passed through the channel between the islands, the weather there proved to be a perfect muzzler.

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You need a broncho buster in the Senate and a donkey muzzler in the House.

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