nozzle
/'nɔzl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A projecting spout or vent designed to control the direction or characteristics of a fluid flow: A device, typically at the end of a hose, pipe, or tube, that shapes and directs a stream of liquid or gas.
- Informal term for the human nose: A slang or colloquial word for the nose, often used humorously or informally.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Spout/Vent):
- The firefighter adjusted the nozzle to create a wider spray of water.
- Attach the nozzle to the garden hose before you start watering the plants.
- Noun (Informal: Nose):
- He got hit right on the nozzle during the basketball game.
- She wiped her nozzle with a tissue.
Advanced Usage
- "To put/shove/stick one's nozzle in": To interfere or pry into someone else's business (extending the informal "nose" meaning).
- He's always sticking his nozzle into office gossip.
Variants and Related Words
- Nozzlehead (n, informal/slang): A foolish or annoying person. (Note: This is a compound word using "nozzle" informally).
- Spray nozzle (n): A specific type of nozzle designed to produce a spray.
- The spray nozzle on the kitchen sink is clogged.
Synonyms
- Spout: An opening from which liquid pours.
- Jet: A nozzle or opening for emitting a stream of fluid.
- Vent: An opening for the escape of gas or air.
- Nose (informal synonym for the slang meaning): The facial organ for smelling and breathing.
Related Phrases
- Nozzle velocity: (Technical) The speed at which fluid exits a nozzle.
- Rocket nozzle: The spout at the rear of a rocket engine that directs exhaust gases to produce thrust.
Idioms
- "On the nozzle" (Rare/Technical): In a precise position or alignment, often related to fueling or fluid transfer.
- The pilot had the refueling probe right on the nozzle.
Noun
- informal terms for the nose
- a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged