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| 3 | 32% | 6 | Back end of a gun barrel | |
Open End Of A Gun Barrel Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MUZZLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MUZZLE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MUZZLE" which means:
- noun
- • The open circular discharging end of a gun
- • Forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
- • 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
- • Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb
- • Fit with a muzzle
- • Prevent from speaking out
- • Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dog wore a muzzle to prevent it from biting."
- • "The hunter put a muzzle on the rifle to quiet the gunshot."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Quick13 Oct 2015 | Down 16 | |
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