Nozzle

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.

Equivalents

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.”

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