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nozzle

'nɒzl4 senses · 6 ms
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noun/ˈnɒzəl/
  1. 1

    A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    The nose of an animal; muzzle.

    • At length the acme of a typical Mexican scene was reached when the burros unceremoniously raised their nozzles and brayed loud and long.
  4. 4

    The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.

    • The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.

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