Hannibal Lecter mask
Bite-prevention face cage
A Hannibal Lecter mask is a restraint device covering the lower face, with a cage-like guard over the mouth that prevents biting while allowing breathing and speech.
Named for the cannibalistic serial killer in Thomas Harris's novels and their film adaptations, who wore such a mask when transported by authorities.
The term now describes any similar muzzle-style restraint: They had him strapped to a dolly in a Hannibal Lecter mask.
Sometimes invoked figuratively for anything that silences or restrains: The NDA was basically a Hannibal Lecter mask.
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- criminal profilerExpert who infers suspect characteristics
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Person without conscience
- cannibalismIntraspecies flesh consumption
- intellectMental reasoning capacity
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- sociopathOne without conscience
genius · charm · predator · evil · sophistication · deception · criminality · profiling
Animal's nose area
- strapsNarrow securing bands
- bucklesStrap-fastening devices
- cageBarred confinement structure
- faceguardProtective facial covering
leather · restraint · straightjacket · gurney · dolly · handcuffs · chains · confinement
Able to be identified
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Faithful scaled reproduction
- costumeClothing for portrayal
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merchandise · accessory · theatrical · disguise · masquerade · convention · display · memorabilia
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- Buffalo BillScout turned showman
- fava beansLarge, flat edible legumes
- FBIU.S. domestic intelligence agency
Clarice Starling · criminal profiler · Oscar · thriller · horror · suspense · Red Dragon · Jodie Foster · Best Picture · asylum
psychopath
Person without conscience
- cannibalismIntraspecies flesh consumption
- intellectMental reasoning capacity
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
sociopath · genius · charm · predator · evil · sophistication · deception · criminality · profiling · duality
muzzle
Animal's nose area
faceguard · leather · restraint · straightjacket · gurney · dolly · handcuffs · chains · confinement · transport
recognizable
Able to be identified
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- culturalRelating to shared traditions
- villainWicked story antagonist
memorable · disturbing · chilling · sinister · menacing · unsettling · eerie · dread · foreboding · ominous
replica
Faithful scaled reproduction
collectible · merchandise · accessory · theatrical · disguise · masquerade · convention · display · memorabilia · foam
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Protective panel for officers
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