Kort nozzle

[ kawrt ]

/ kɔrt /

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a cylindrical fitting around a propeller, tapered inward toward the stern to increase thrust and maneuverability.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 12

On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

When the Boss finds the fire, he gives the order to the Nozzle-man to “go ahead with water.”
The Marine and His Cousin the Firefighter|Maurice Emerson Decaul|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Nozzle-man opens the mouth of the hose, releasing its stream while the Backup-man braces the weight.
The Marine and His Cousin the Firefighter|Maurice Emerson Decaul|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Brendan manned the nozzle and began directing water onto what otherwise would have been the next house to burn.
Heroism in the Rockaways After Hurricane Sandy|Michael Daly|November 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A stiff leather tube with a lead nozzle pierced with holes, is best for insertion, through which the gas will readily escape.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen

The nozzle shown in the accompanying sketch was made from an empty tobacco can having an oval shape.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
I find that a holder made of a heavy piece of galvanized wire bent in the shape shown can be used to set the nozzle at any angle.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
When the plants need a shower all that is necessary is to draw the hose nozzle up and turn on the water.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
The water from the nozzle first strikes the center between the cups, then divides and produces a double force.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various