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
From a distance, most of the engine’s cowling and exhaust nozzle appeared intact.
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Karina Tsui, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
The vacuum comes with two HEPA filters, a charger and charging station, anti-tangle floor roller brush, a crevice nozzle, and upholstery brush.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Insert the nozzle into one nostril of the person experiencing an overdose.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Even if the affected area is relatively small, check for leaks in your water systems, such as broken nozzles or anything else that would allow seepage.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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Karina Tsui, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
The vacuum comes with two HEPA filters, a charger and charging station, anti-tangle floor roller brush, a crevice nozzle, and upholstery brush.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Insert the nozzle into one nostril of the person experiencing an overdose.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Even if the affected area is relatively small, check for leaks in your water systems, such as broken nozzles or anything else that would allow seepage.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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