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
Rinse the nozzle off with water.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s designed with dual nozzles for front and rear washes, a soft-closing seat and a sturdy, sittable lid.
—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, 17 Sep. 2025
Ionized gas is called a plasma, and it is electrically charged such that it can be directed and accelerated by electromagnetic fields out through a thruster nozzle, producing thrust.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Close-up footage during the parade revealed silver-grey flexible material around its engine nozzles, possibly silicone or composite rubber, which analysts suggest could represent a breakthrough in fuel storage or rapid-fueling technology.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s designed with dual nozzles for front and rear washes, a soft-closing seat and a sturdy, sittable lid.
—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, 17 Sep. 2025
Ionized gas is called a plasma, and it is electrically charged such that it can be directed and accelerated by electromagnetic fields out through a thruster nozzle, producing thrust.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Close-up footage during the parade revealed silver-grey flexible material around its engine nozzles, possibly silicone or composite rubber, which analysts suggest could represent a breakthrough in fuel storage or rapid-fueling technology.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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The suspect on the lam in Holliday Park — around 30 pounds, ash gray, pronounced snout — will not respond to reason, pleas, threats or bargains.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pterosaurs were prehistoric predators that dominated the skies with pointed snouts that could catch prey on the move or from the water, according to National Geographic.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Three months later, her son has his father’s nose and ears.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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This is hard nose, grind it out, gritty, medieval knights, cold with a really light, hopeful touch.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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