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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This hair dryer automatically lowers its temperature as the nozzle draws closer to your scalp, protecting it from heat damage.
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Measure the nozzle’s diameter and check the diffuser's packaging or product description for compatible sizes.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Cleaning the showerhead can also cut back on grime buildup, helping to prevent the nozzle from getting clogged.
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—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
There are several attachments and nozzles that a hair dryer can come with, the most popular being concentrators and diffusors.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Measure the nozzle’s diameter and check the diffuser's packaging or product description for compatible sizes.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Cleaning the showerhead can also cut back on grime buildup, helping to prevent the nozzle from getting clogged.
6.
—Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
There are several attachments and nozzles that a hair dryer can come with, the most popular being concentrators and diffusors.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nozzle
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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