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Maulkorb

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Etymology

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From Maul (mouth) +‎ Korb (basket).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmaʊ̯lˌkɔʁp/
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Noun

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Maulkorb m (strong, genitive Maulkorbes or Maulkorbs, plural Maulkörbe)

  1. muzzle (device to keep a dog from biting)
  2. (figuratively) 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
    (literally, “to muzzle someone”)

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