as in snout
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 nozzle
Avoid using high-pressure nozzles and never spray the indoor components.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Applicator Almost all dog colognes are sold in bottles that use a spray nozzle applicator.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
Then, gently wipe the nozzle with a damp cloth, taking care not to use excessive force—such as pushing, pulling, or pressing—that can cause damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
The rotating nozzle and three pressure settings blast gunk from places threads can't reach.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Applicator Almost all dog colognes are sold in bottles that use a spray nozzle applicator.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
Then, gently wipe the nozzle with a damp cloth, taking care not to use excessive force—such as pushing, pulling, or pressing—that can cause damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
The rotating nozzle and three pressure settings blast gunk from places threads can't reach.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nozzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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Behind them were strobe lights and a striking LED screen backdrop splayed with lyrics and images of animated alligators shooting lasers from their snouts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Allergic reactions can vary in severity from coughing and a runny nose to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mid-engine layouts generally put the same components like radiators in the same places, and the Emira's shape follows its predecessors (as well as cars from McLaren or Ferrari) with large intake ducts straked across its doors and rear fenders, a low nose, and little overhang past the axles.—
Peter Nelson,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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