nozzle

[ noz-uhl ]

/ ˈnɒz əl /

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noun

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

Slang. the nose.

the spout of a teapot.

the socket of a candlestick.

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Origin of nozzle

1600–10; earlier nosle;see nose, -le

Words nearby nozzle

noxious, noyade, noyau, Noyes, Noyon, nozzle, Np, NPA, NPC, NPD, NPK

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How to use nozzle in a sentence

The nozzle and brush design transition smoothly from bare floor to carpet while maintaining power and suction.
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Here, the fuel is heated very quickly and converted from a liquid to a gas before being fed to the flame via the burner nozzle.
Inside the surprisingly complex engineering process that creates an Olympic torch|Erin Fennessy|July 23, 2021|Popular-Science
The stainless steel nozzle is an aesthetic upgrade that other options on the market should think about adding.
The best bidet: Talk about a toilet upgrade|Billy Cadden|July 21, 2021|Popular-Science
Plan to blow your leaves in one direction using pulses of air while pointing the nozzle at a shallow angle toward the ground.
Best leaf blower to tame your wild yard|empire|July 20, 2021|Popular-Science

What the Multiscope Rescue Hydra offers is a way to fight fires, with eyes up close on the blaze and directional control on the nozzles, without risking a human in immediate proximity.
This helpful tank-like robot fights fires, not people|Rob Verger|July 9, 2021|Popular-Science
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.
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The water from the nozzle first strikes the center between the cups, then divides and produces a double force.
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British Dictionary definitions for nozzle

nozzle

/ (ˈnɒzəl) /

noun

a projecting pipe or spout from which fluid is discharged

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

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

Word Origin for nozzle

C17 nosle, nosel, diminutive of nose

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