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
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Harriers are powered by a single turbofan engine, thrust from which is vectored out through four nozzles that can rotate from horizontal to vertical.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
For little kids, there is also a pool with a splash zone play structure equipped with interactive sprayers, nozzles and water jets.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
For ultimate customization, the fountain comes with six nozzles that deliver different spray patterns, including a flowing shower and gentle jet-like stream.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This 20-piece toiletry set comes with bottles featuring different nozzles, all TSA-approved.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The fiber is produced by heating basalt rock to very high temperatures and drawing the molten material through microscopic nozzles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Install a tension rod near the top and front of the cabinet, and then hook bottle nozzles over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Combined, that’s 68% more EV chargers than gasoline nozzles in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Harriers are powered by a single turbofan engine, thrust from which is vectored out through four nozzles that can rotate from horizontal to vertical.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
For little kids, there is also a pool with a splash zone play structure equipped with interactive sprayers, nozzles and water jets.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
For ultimate customization, the fountain comes with six nozzles that deliver different spray patterns, including a flowing shower and gentle jet-like stream.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This 20-piece toiletry set comes with bottles featuring different nozzles, all TSA-approved.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The fiber is produced by heating basalt rock to very high temperatures and drawing the molten material through microscopic nozzles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Install a tension rod near the top and front of the cabinet, and then hook bottle nozzles over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Combined, that’s 68% more EV chargers than gasoline nozzles in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzles
Noun
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With their large eyes, black noses, and fuzzy ears, deer are often a welcome sight on dreary winter days.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Soylent Green is people, and now Carol gets to play Charlton Heston, warning survivors of this diabolical alien plot that’s been happening under their noses.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Nozzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzles. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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