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 Install a tension rod near the top and front of the cabinet, and then hook bottle nozzles over it. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 In addition to eliminating hard water stains and cloudiness, denture tablets can also help remove odors lurking in the showerhead nozzle, notes Balaban. —

Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 Combined, that’s 68% more EV chargers than gasoline nozzles in the state. —

Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 Black residue was found inside the second nozzle gun. —

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Noun

The idea that an Israeli force could have been conducting military operations under their noses put Iraqi authorities in an embarrassing position.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
All of this is just sprinkled into it without being so on the nose.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026