nozzle

noun

noz·​zle ˈnä-zəl How to pronounce nozzle (audio)
1
a
: a projecting vent of something
b
: a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid
c
: a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity
2
slang : nose

Examples of nozzle in a Sentence

in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome
Recent Examples on the Web Adjust the nozzle on your hose to the a gentle, yet powerful setting to loosen as much dirt as possible. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024 Creality sent a replacement print head, and swapping it was a cinch, thanks to the easy-to-remove nozzle. PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024 Unlike chemical propulsion systems, nuclear thermal propulsion systems rely on nuclear fission reactions to heat the propellant that is then expelled from the nozzle to create the driving force or thrust. Amber Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024 Firefighters can fine-tune the spay of foam or water by adjusting the nozzle. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nozzle 

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Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nose

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of nozzle was in 1683

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Cite this Entry

“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

nozzle

noun
noz·​zle ˈnäz-əl How to pronounce nozzle (audio)
: a short tube that narrows in the middle or toward one end and is often used (as on a hose or pipe) to direct or speed up a flow of fluid

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