nozzle

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
24
Words With Friends
26
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈnɒzəl/

Definition of nozzle

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

  1. A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
  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. 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. The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.
    “The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.”

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Etymology

From Middle English noselle, equivalent to nose + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare typologically Russian сопло (soplo) (<~ сопе́ть (sopétʹ), whence also сопа́тка (sopátka)).

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