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Title: Fun with Words
Post by: The Jade Knight on April 07, 2005, 09:21:49 PM

Okay, I don't know where to put this, but it relates to writing, so I'm sticking it here.

The point of this thread is to be a place for writers (or anyone who cares) to ask questions about words and how they're perceived, etc.  For example, one might debate about whether or not the individual sees "grey" and "gray" as having separate shades of meaning (I've known more than one person who has).


At any rate, to start off, I've got a question.

Would the term "muzzle and fangs" be redundant, in your opinion?  (In reference to a wolf)  In other words, does "muzzle" include fangs to the point that describing both would appear ludicrous?

Title: Re: Fun with Words
Post by: The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers on April 07, 2005, 09:59:49 PM

I think you can have a friendly muzzle. My mother's dog, Abby, for example, certainly doesn't have fangs. However, she does have a muzzle. So yes, if you want to point out that this beast has long sharp teeth sticking out, you'll need to add in "fangs."

Title: Re: Fun with Words
Post by: Skar on April 08, 2005, 02:16:37 AM

I'm with SE, muzzle does not automatically include fangs.  In fact, it rhymes with nuzzle.

Title: Re: Fun with Words
Post by: The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers on April 08, 2005, 09:22:20 AM

"My dog nuzzled me with her muzzle" is a cute sentence.

Title: Re: Fun with Words
Post by: The Jade Knight on April 08, 2005, 09:59:10 PM

I guess that works.

Thanks.