| forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose | a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose |
| restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting | beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils |
| the open circular discharging end of a gun | informal terms for the 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 | |