A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
Meronyms: epilarynx, hypolarynx, orolarynx
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from.
A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached.
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
A person's mouth.
To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
To bring the muzzle or mouth near.
To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.