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mouthpiece
noun mouth·piece \-ˌpēs\
: a part of something that is placed between or near your lips
: someone who speaks for another person or for a group or organization
Full Definition of MOUTHPIECE
1
: something placed at or forming a mouth
2
: a part (as of an instrument) that goes in the mouth or to which the mouth is applied
3
a : one that expresses or interprets another's views : spokesman b slang : a criminal lawyer
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First Known Use of MOUTHPIECE
1678
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- Synonyms
- mouth, spokesperson, point man, point person, prophet, speaker, spokesman
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MOUTHPIECE Defined for Kids
mouthpiece
noun mouth·piece \ˈmau̇th-ˌpēs\
Definition of MOUTHPIECE for Kids
: the part put to, between, or near the lips <the mouthpiece of a trumpet> <the mouthpiece of a telephone>
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