1
a
: a projecting vent of something
b
: a short tube with a taper or constriction used (as on a hose) to speed up or direct a flow of fluid
c
: a part in a rocket engine that accelerates the exhaust gases from the combustion chamber to a high velocity
2
slang
: nose
Examples of nozzle in a Sentence
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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Try this paint sprayer, $26.49 from Walmart, which comes with four nozzles and three spray patterns.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
These will be used to construct the basic first story shell of each residence on-site by extruding a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in layers, then human builders will come in to add the second story with traditional building techniques.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
Equipped with a flip-up brush and crevice tool as well as a rotating nozzle, the vacuum is compact enough to get into just about any tight space.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
To ensure seeds stay moist, cover them with a thin layer of garden soil or compost and apply water to the area with a spray nozzle on the end of a hose.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
These will be used to construct the basic first story shell of each residence on-site by extruding a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle in layers, then human builders will come in to add the second story with traditional building techniques.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
Equipped with a flip-up brush and crevice tool as well as a rotating nozzle, the vacuum is compact enough to get into just about any tight space.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
To ensure seeds stay moist, cover them with a thin layer of garden soil or compost and apply water to the area with a spray nozzle on the end of a hose.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nozzle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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nozzle
noun
noz·zle
ˈnäz-əl 
: a short tube that narrows in the middle or toward one end and is often used (as on a hose or pipe) to direct or speed up a flow of fluid
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