as in nose
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 eight-ounce reservoir holds enough water for a full 60-second session, and the 360-degree rotating nozzle ensures no corner of your mouth gets skipped.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Another group of young men and a woman hold a long hose, with the boss holding the nozzle, watering the dirt areas.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
If using a surface cleaner attachment, switch to a nozzle to get into the cracks and other tight areas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 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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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Another group of young men and a woman hold a long hose, with the boss holding the nozzle, watering the dirt areas.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
If using a surface cleaner attachment, switch to a nozzle to get into the cracks and other tight areas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nozzle
Noun
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The bottle’s design showed Russian President Vladimir Putin being punched in the nose by a gloved hand that is blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The nose sits aggressively forward.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The most noticeable feature was a large hump located in the middle of its snout.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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