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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The outdoor shower had two nozzles, not quite close enough to be intended for just one person.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
When mixed together, these two ignite, which results in propellant exiting the nozzle very quickly to propel the rocket.
—Amber Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
The high-speed, brushless motor pulls everything through the tapered nozzle for an easy clean.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The maximum air speed of a leaf vacuum refers to the rate at which air goes through the tool’s nozzle and is measured in miles per hour (mph).
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
When mixed together, these two ignite, which results in propellant exiting the nozzle very quickly to propel the rocket.
—Amber Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
The high-speed, brushless motor pulls everything through the tapered nozzle for an easy clean.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The maximum air speed of a leaf vacuum refers to the rate at which air goes through the tool’s nozzle and is measured in miles per hour (mph).
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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