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
The inspector noted a buildup of residue on the drink machine nozzles, uncovered tubs of raw meat in the freezer and roaches on the ceiling and wall near the three-compartment sink.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
The nozzle to the strawberry watermelon tea had residue.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The lightweight, no-rinse spray features a targeted nozzle that breaks down buildup and dead skin without disturbing your style, while menthol delivers a subtle, instantly soothing cooling effect.
—Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The heated gas is then expelled through a nozzle, which pushes the satellite forward.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
The nozzle to the strawberry watermelon tea had residue.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The lightweight, no-rinse spray features a targeted nozzle that breaks down buildup and dead skin without disturbing your style, while menthol delivers a subtle, instantly soothing cooling effect.
—Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The heated gas is then expelled through a nozzle, which pushes the satellite forward.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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The nearby plane had crashed onto its nose with its tail in the air, photos from the sheriff’s office show.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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The teen survived the shooting after the bullet struck her nose and ricocheted through the top of her head, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The snout serves as a steam release, and the terra-cotta form ensures whatever is inside heats evenly.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2025
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Sharks are able to detect weak electric signals using the pores on their snouts that act as electroreceptors, which helps them with navigation and prey detection.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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