How to Use nozzle in a Sentence
nozzle
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Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, not at the flames.
—Houston Chronicle, 20 May 2018
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Use the tip of the nozzle to get into the folds and pleats.
—Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 17 Sep. 2020
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The spot cleaning nozzle tool is the star of the show here.
—Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 19 Aug. 2021
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Be sure to test out the nozzle ahead of time to spare your bum.
—Hannah Sherk, Health.com, 7 Sep. 2021
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Then Mike put the nozzle of a Dust-Off can in his mouth.
—Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, 23 Sep. 2017
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Just hook it up to the hose and twist the nozzle to choose your cleaner.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2022
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Just make sure to use tongs (not your bare hands) to move the nozzle.
—Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2019
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Brazil ran to the nozzle in the far corner of the cell and hit the button for the water.
—AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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Make sure the nozzle is clear of spatter and that the wire tip is clean.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 18 Oct. 2020
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This hose has the most nozzle functions of the ones on this list, with 10 to choose from.
—Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2022
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Marcel picked up a spray can, shook it, and pressed the nozzle.
—Hazlitt, 5 Oct. 2022
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Next, point the nozzle of the hair dryer on the curved part of the glasses that goes around your ear.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2017
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The size of the nozzle determines the pressure and spread of the water.
—Mili Godio, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
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Make sure the nozzle is pointing away from you and towards the bear.
—Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
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Green then picked up the nozzle and hose, placed them in his car and fled, the warrant says.
—cleveland, 2 Dec. 2022
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Just make sure the top of the nozzle is about 2.5 to 3 inches below the surface.
—Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 3 Sep. 2022
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The stainless steel nozzle self-cleans at the touch of a button.
—Hannah Sherk, Health.com, 7 Sep. 2021
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Then give the bricks a good scrub and hose them off, using just the force of the water from the spray nozzle.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2020
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My two year old son grabbed the cleaning spray, put it in his mouth and pulled the nozzle.
—Melissa Matthews, Essence, 17 Mar. 2021
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Use a tank sprayer and insert the nozzle into the cap end.
—Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2018
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The hose comes with a spray nozzle with eight patterns, which is a nice bonus.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2020
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Then hit the trigger button and jets of steam will burst from the nozzle.
—Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 5 Mar. 2022
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Then hold the dryer an inch or two from the fabric and wave the nozzle around the wrinkled area.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
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These nozzles put out a sharp spray of water to clean leaves and blast away pests.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
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White and brown residue was found inside the soda gun nozzle.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Remember to pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, slowly squeeze the lever and move the nozzle side to side.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
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The core innovation centers on patent-pending nozzle blocks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
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Submerge the faucet head and nozzles into the solution in the bag and secure it with rubber bands.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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Replace your old garden hose nozzle with this one for only $6, and make sure to stock up on solar lighting before prices spike in spring.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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The bottle even features a pointed nozzle for a precise, mess-free application.
—Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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