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Gag

Mycteroperca microlepis

Classification

A gag is usually an item or device designed to prevent speech, often as a restraint device to stop the subject from calling for help and keep its wearer silent. This is usually done by blocking the mouth, partially or completely, or attempting to prevent the tongue, lips, or jaw from moving in the normal patterns of speech. The use of gags is commonly depicted in soap operas and crime fiction, particularly in comics, novels and films.

Distribution

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