Nozzle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɒzəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nozzle is a noun meaning A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
Meaning
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
More Meanings
- A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.
- The nose of an animal; muzzle.
- The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.
Example Sentences
The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.
At length the acme of a typical Mexican scene was reached when the burros unceremoniously raised their nozzles and brayed loud and long.
Word Forms
- nozzles
- nozle
Synonyms for nozzle
Depending on context, synonyms include nose, snout, beak, schnozzle, snoot, hooter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snout, schnozzle, nose, hooter, snoot, beak.
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