A device to restrain speech, usually a rag in the mouth and secured there with tape, another rag that has been folded into a narrow strip, or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or a leather or rubber strap
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"
procedure for closing a discussion in a house when some members still wish to speak
A speech or phrase interpolated offhand by an actor on the stage in his part as written, usually consisting of some seasonable or local allusion
disapproval If a person is gagged by someone in authority, they are prevented from expressing their opinion or from publishing certain information. Judges must not be gagged
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit cause to retch or choke struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; "he swallowed a fishbone and gagged"