Gag
/ɡˈæɡ/
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Definition
(noun) A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
Sentence Examples
Shall we pull a gag?
The bandits put a gag in his mouth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The kidnappers used a cloth ____ to prevent the victim from calling out for help to anyone nearby.