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
The station, complete with flowered landscaping, is designed for women and features lightweight nozzles and hoses.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This is then funneled through nozzles to generate thrust with a high degree of acceleration – or specific-impulse (Isp).
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 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 Dec. 2025
With these selling points in mind, scientists from Montreal's McGill University and Philadelphia's Drexel University set about converting the appendages into 3D printing nozzles.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
The inspector noted a buildup of residue on the drink machine nozzles, uncovered tubs of raw meat in the freezer and roaches on the ceiling and wall near the three-compartment sink.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
When specialized machines print organs (such as a heart), multiple nozzles can be prefilled with syringes to inject different types of cells.
—Charlotte Hu, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This is then funneled through nozzles to generate thrust with a high degree of acceleration – or specific-impulse (Isp).
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 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 Dec. 2025
With these selling points in mind, scientists from Montreal's McGill University and Philadelphia's Drexel University set about converting the appendages into 3D printing nozzles.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
The inspector noted a buildup of residue on the drink machine nozzles, uncovered tubs of raw meat in the freezer and roaches on the ceiling and wall near the three-compartment sink.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
When specialized machines print organs (such as a heart), multiple nozzles can be prefilled with syringes to inject different types of cells.
—Charlotte Hu, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzles
Noun
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Both officers wear what appear to be wool hats and black masks covering their noses and mouths.—
Claire Galofaro,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Best square-toe ballet flats Square noses offer a fresh, modern update to the otherwise classic ballet silhouette.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sharks are able to detect weak electric signals using the pores on their snouts that act as electroreceptors, which helps them with navigation and prey detection.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2025
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However, the trading bloc is a major exporter of pork and key supplier of byproducts such as ears, snouts, feet and other items considered to be delicacies in China.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Nozzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzles. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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