# der Maulkorb

der Maulkorb is a German noun meaning “muzzle”. Forms: des Maulkorbes, die Maulkörbe.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Maulkorbes
- Plural: die Maulkörbe

## In other languages

- Русский: намордник

## Meanings

1. muzzle (device to keep a dog from biting)
2. _figurative_ an order, rule or law that intends to prevent someone from speaking, writing, publishing etc.
   - jemandem einen Maulkorb verpassen — to issue a gag order on someone

## Examples

- Warum trägt Ihr Hund keinen Maulkorb? — Why doesn't your dog wear a muzzle?

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URL: https://wordwide.space/de-en/wort/Maulkorb