Thesaurus results for NOZZLES

nozzles

noun

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 What are the different nozzles? —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 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. —

Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 Not every department has special nozzles due to the hefty $3,000 price and the general lack of funding that fire departments face. —

Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Sprayer nozzles with the ability to stop the flow of water were left on the mop sink hose. —

Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Fuel nozzles hang at a petrol pump at a fuel station in Guwahati, India, on March 11, 2026. —

Priyanka Salve,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Most Berliners — and even Buruma's own father — did their jobs, took their pleasures and preferred not to think about the evils under their noses.

— John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026