ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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.
  2. The nose of an animal; muzzle.
  3. 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

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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