nozzles

plural of nozzle, slang
as in noses
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 nozzles Testing shared turbine technology The prototype contains a six-stage high-pressure compressor, a combustion system with 24 fuel nozzles and a single-stage high-pressure turbine. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 Items such as the coffee pots, dispensing nozzles for cappuccino and frazil machines must be washed and sanitized as needed. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Importantly, this isn't four nozzles printing simultaneously. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 These include propellant tanks, engine nozzles, nose cones, thermal payload fairings and advanced deployable solar arrays. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Charging stations are plentiful The availability of charging stations plays a huge role in how fast people buy electric vehicles, and California now boasts more EV chargers than gasoline nozzles, according to the state Energy Commission. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 There was also an observed buildup around the nozzles on the backsplash portion of the juice dispenser. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The cappuccino machine was dirty and had built up residue on its dispenser nozzles. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzles
Noun
  • Considering that deer live by their noses, Woods has a logical theory about why deer are most active at dawn and dusk.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026
  • As part of their regular recovery routine, many Brigham Young University players are wearing headsets that shine near-infrared light onto their scalps — and up their noses.
    — Lynne Peeples, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Halligan said breeds with short snouts like Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and Pekingese pups are at greater risk, so are overweight animals and dogs with dark fur.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Nozzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzles. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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