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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A little over 30 seconds after the rocket lifted off, a nozzle on one of Vulcan's solid rocket boosters (SRBs) malfunctioned, causing the rocket to veer, before the main engines corrected the course and the rocket successfully completed its flight.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
While the concentrated nozzle of some finishing sprays can feel too heavy in one spot, this alcohol-free, non-aerosol formula delivers a light, misty texture for even distribution and buildable hold.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Use a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever slowly and sweeping the nozzle side to side
For a grease fire, try to cover the flames with a lid or pan to snuff them out.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Mix the same strength solution in a sink or bucket and add the nozzle, lid, and other non-electrical components.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
While the concentrated nozzle of some finishing sprays can feel too heavy in one spot, this alcohol-free, non-aerosol formula delivers a light, misty texture for even distribution and buildable hold.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Use a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever slowly and sweeping the nozzle side to side
For a grease fire, try to cover the flames with a lid or pan to snuff them out.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Mix the same strength solution in a sink or bucket and add the nozzle, lid, and other non-electrical components.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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