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nozzle

noun noz·zle \ ˈnä-zəl \
|Updated on: 12 Jul 2018

Definition of nozzle

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

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Examples of nozzle in a Sentence

  1. in this classic film noir, a private eye gets his nozzle sliced when he starts poking it into places where it's not welcome

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Origin and Etymology of nozzle

diminutive of nose

NOZZLE Defined for English Language Learners

nozzle

noun

Definition of nozzle for English Language Learners

  • : 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

nozzle

noun noz·zle \ ˈnä-zəl \

Definition of nozzle for Students

: 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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