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
The rear-facing view showed the Lightning engine stripped of its exhaust nozzle but still firing.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
According to his Energy Department at the time, the decision was made, in part, because most of the complex nozzle systems laid out in Trump's plan were not widely available to or used by the average American.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The default hot end is 0.4mm, with 0.2mm, 0.6mm, and 0.8mm nozzles available as options.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
The nozzles of the dining room soda machine had buildup inside of them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
According to his Energy Department at the time, the decision was made, in part, because most of the complex nozzle systems laid out in Trump's plan were not widely available to or used by the average American.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The default hot end is 0.4mm, with 0.2mm, 0.6mm, and 0.8mm nozzles available as options.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
The nozzles of the dining room soda machine had buildup inside of them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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But this species was much bigger, lighter-colored, and touted a long snout — its most distinguishing feature, Mei said.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The unusual-looking freshwater fish, which has pointy teeth and a long snout, measured 7 feet and 3 inches and weighed 153 pounds, according to Weston’s post—about the same heft as a keg of beer.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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An alligator that narrowly escaped poachers in Florida was left in an agonizing predicament when a cord cinched to its head began slicing off its nose, a YouTube video shows.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Coming in contact with this bacterium in large quantities can result in ear, nose, and throat infections.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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