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nozzle

nozzle

30 4.1
A short tube that directs the flow of liquid or gas
  • noun
  • /ˈnɑːzl/
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  • The glass delivery systems send fiber through a nozzle that sprays the screen at specified locations and thicknesses.
  • spray nozzle
  • fuel nozzle
  • rocket nozzle

The problem with this is the nozzle gets so clogged it's super annoying.

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Examples

  • The problem with this is the nozzle gets so clogged it's super annoying.

  • The nozzle was on spray mode.

  • And then turning that shower nozzle cold and for how long?

  • And then turning that shower nozzle cold and for how long?

  • When it starts coming out of the nozzle, I can press to continue.

  • Make sure to use this nozzle and then apply high heat.

  • All you gotta do is just aim the nozzle and press it, just like that.

  • We hear the clink as they fit the nozzle of gas into the tank.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • As you can see, I'm using the smoothing and nozzle attachment to dry my hair.

  • To water the plants, adjust the garden hose's nozzle to a fine mist.

Antonyms

inlet
  • Specialized
3 4.1

An opening where air or liquid enters a machine such as an engine

How Narrow

atomizer
4 6.0
jet
67 3.0
nozzle
30 4.1
spout
22 2.7

Surface Forms

nozzle singular
nozzles plural

Etymology

Nozzle comes from nose with a small ending -le, so it originally meant a 'little nose' or snout. That's why a nozzle is a short 'spout' that sticks out and sends water or gas in a certain direction.