as in snout
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
Osprey has my favorite design for the easy-to-use nozzle and large opening to fill the pouch with water.
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Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
In a nutshell, FDM printers produce objects via a nozzle that moves back and forth over a print bed, depositing a filament of molten thermoplastic in successive layers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Chi Volumizer 4-in-1 Blowout Brush for $75: This set comes with four attachments, including an oval brush, a small diffuser, a paddle brush, and a nozzle.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
In comparison, the state energy department estimated there were only 120,000 gas nozzles across the state, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
In a nutshell, FDM printers produce objects via a nozzle that moves back and forth over a print bed, depositing a filament of molten thermoplastic in successive layers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Chi Volumizer 4-in-1 Blowout Brush for $75: This set comes with four attachments, including an oval brush, a small diffuser, a paddle brush, and a nozzle.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
In comparison, the state energy department estimated there were only 120,000 gas nozzles across the state, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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The snout is short, flattened, with the mouth opening ventrally.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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Another shows a picture of Trump next to a pig's snout.—
Joe Cash,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Begin by creating an awkward distance between nose and glass (an inch or two is good) and then go for a series of little gentle sniffs, thus warming up your nose.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Breathing through the nose helps people absorb more oxygen, according to Todd Anderson, sleep and wellness expert and founder of Dream Performance & Recovery in Nashville.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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