Definition of nozzle
1a : a projecting vent of somethingb : a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluidc : a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity
2 slang : nose
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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 of nozzle from the Web
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The silicone mould would be sliced, by hand, to create the openings for internal components, and to create the correct angle of insertion for the nozzle.
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Through April, the engine maker was behind on $51 million in work due to late engine hardware deliveries, some quality lapses with engine nozzle parts and other supplier issues, according to the report.
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The beam is directed to the patient through a nozzle that targets the tumor.
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The set comes with nozzles that clean past the top of the fur, a microfiber cleaning cloth, a microfiber matte, and no-rinse shampoo.
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Fill the bottle with a very thin baste, such as water or juice, so the liquid doesn’t clog the nozzle.
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Rotor nozzle heads are generally used for large areas of shrubs, trees and turf.
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Engie's prototype uses standard industrial valves and actuators to orient the nozzle and turn on the spray.
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As this plasma rotates in a ring, some of it can spiral out and get directed from the fusion rocket's nozzle for thrust.
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Origin and Etymology of nozzle
diminutive of nose
NOZZLE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a short tube that is put on the end of a hose or pipe to control the way a liquid or gas flows out
NOZZLE Defined for Kids
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: a short tube often used on the end of a hose or pipe to direct or speed up a flow of fluid
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