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 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 Models with extremely strong suction can harm delicate bugs, while those with tiny nozzles will be ineffective against large spiders, palmetto bugs and similarly sized insects. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 These mini bottles can fasten right onto the top of your favorite perfume nozzles for easy filling—they’re ready for travel in a few short pumps! Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 Mineral deposits from hard water, soap, and other debris can build up inside your showerhead over time and clog the small spray nozzles. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Organic matter was found on the soda and tea nozzles and there was no hot water at one of the sinks. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026 Massive robotic nozzles squirted layer upon layer of concrete under the high desert sun. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 As minerals and bacteria collect inside the showerhead, fresh deposits stick to the existing buildup, eventually clogging the nozzles and restricting water flow. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
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Noun
  • Organized crime operations from several cities, including Chicago, New York and Detroit, had established control of casinos up and down the Vegas Strip and devised schemes to skim percentages of the cash under the noses of state regulators.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The presentation was fascinating — from the polka dots and lighting affects to the oversized noses (with Khn’s standing out like a French baguette and Klek’s swinging about like a cucumber taped where the nostrils should go).
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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