Thesaurus results for NOZZLE

nozzle

noun

ˈnä-zəl

slang

as in nose

the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity 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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Recent Examples of nozzle Place the nozzle approximately one inch from the grout line and apply steam. —

Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026 The nozzle and pump are said to have enough power to reach backup cameras mounted high on pickup truck tailgates, including the Ford F-150. —

New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026 Another method is to use injection-spray bars to create thousands of small holes on a course, using nozzles that force water into the snow. —

Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026 Stewart looks inside the nozzles and inlets, cleaning them in and out. —

Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nozzle

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This is followed by, say, a succulent duck pot-au-feu (stew) or the iconic nose-to-tail dish tête de veau (calf's head), smothered with a creamy gribiche sauce, then cervelle de canut, a creamy white cheese with herbs and shallots.

— John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Its purpose is to improve the external appearance of the nose by removing a hump, refining the tip, straightening the bridge, or making the nose appear smaller and more balanced with the rest of the face.

— Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026