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
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket lost a nozzle from one of its solid rocket boosters on a test flight last year, but the launch vehicle persevered and continued its climb into orbit.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The turbo nozzle helps get cleaning done 50% faster than a standard nozzle.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While steaming, be sure to hold the steamer nozzle upright so hot water doesn't spill or dribble out.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Well, the actual structure of the shelter will be constructed in parts elsewhere (presumably in a factory), using a standard 3D printer, which will extrude a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in layers to build up the shapes required.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The turbo nozzle helps get cleaning done 50% faster than a standard nozzle.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While steaming, be sure to hold the steamer nozzle upright so hot water doesn't spill or dribble out.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Well, the actual structure of the shelter will be constructed in parts elsewhere (presumably in a factory), using a standard 3D printer, which will extrude a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in layers to build up the shapes required.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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The blanket was wrapped around his entire body, covering his ears and tied under his snout.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Printed in green foil, the back of each card features an elaborate design incorporating four alligators, all of them touching snouts in the center.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The nose reads classic Woodford but with a bit of black pepper spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Monty even enlisted the help of Ned to design the paths that intersect through the planting, by following his nose and forging the routes that can be seen in the final garden design.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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