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muzzle discipline

The practice of keeping a firearm's muzzle pointed safely (that is, away from other people and things) at all times. This awful tragedy could have been prevented if the shooter had exhibited proper muzzle discipline.
See also: discipline, muzzle

put a muzzle on it

informal To stop talking and be quiet. Usually used as an imperative. Put a muzzle on it, you two! I don't want to hear any more for the rest of the drive to Grandma's house.
See also: muzzle, on, put
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