nozzle

American  

[noz-uhl] / ˈnɒz əl /

noun

1. a projecting spout, terminal discharging pipe, or the like, as of a hose or bellows.

2. Slang. the nose.

3. the spout of a teapot.

4. the socket of a candlestick.

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nozzle British  

/ ˈnɒzəl /

noun

1. a projecting pipe or spout from which fluid is discharged

2. Also called: propelling nozzle.  a pipe or duct, esp in a jet engine or rocket, that directs the effluent and accelerates or diffuses the flow to generate thrust

3. a socket, such as the part of a candlestick that holds the candle

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Etymology

Origin of nozzle

1600–10; earlier nosle; nose, -le

Example Sentences

He saved their mother’s home, “with a garden hose and his finger as a nozzle,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Around it is another ring containing tiny nozzles.

From Science Daily

Children suck up lamb and rice through a nozzle, like little astronauts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, once the athletes are sitting comfortably, he recommends they use sanitizing wipes to clean any areas they might touch: the seat belt, arm rests, air nozzle.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Wednesday, his office said the state now has more than 200,000 public and shared electric vehicle charging points throughout the state — with nearly 70% more ports than gasoline nozzles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• faucet
• spigot