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nozzle

noun

ˈnä-zəl

Definition of nozzle

slang

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 Developed in partnership with L3Harris, the new cryocoupler is designed to be the orbital equivalent of a nozzle at a fuel pump. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 Certain Amazon vacuums even come with unique attachments like pet nozzles specifically designed to remove dander and fur clinging to furniture and upholstery. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Because the printer can switch directly between the left and right nozzles without a full AMS purge cycle, this setup can significantly reduce both filament waste and print time during multi-material jobs. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nozzle

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Spreading food across a yard or floor so your dog has to use their nose to find each piece.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Elii Emeghebo said Peter Jackson, a menswear company that specializes in suits, used AI to alter his skin tone and reshape his nose, among other changes to his facial features, according to a report from ABC News Australia.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of nose

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With their snouts, the pigs would feel each beat of my heart the way a human would feel a silver dollar that had been flipped in the air then caught in an open palm, flipped and caught, coming up heads or tails, whichever side had been called when the coin was at its apogee.

— Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
With those personal details out of the way, the app asks the user to identify the dog’s breed, snout description, and coat type (single, double, or hairless), as well as what her typical daily activity looks like.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026

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