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Meaning of Nozzle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈnɒzəl

Definitions

  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.
  4. The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.

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Examples

“At length the acme of a typical Mexican scene was reached when the burros unceremoniously raised their nozzles and brayed loud and long.”
“The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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