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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Besides these accessories, some cleaners will also have cleaning solutions, brushes, specialized tools designed for treating pet stains, nozzle cleanout tools, storage bags, and much more.
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Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
The spot begins with a domestic squabble over a can with an aerosol nozzle.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Hold it with thumb at the bottom of plunger and index/middle fingers on nozzle.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Attachments and Accessories Brown says that in general, most carpet cleaners will come with a spray nozzle for treating stains or applying cleaning solutions.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
The spot begins with a domestic squabble over a can with an aerosol nozzle.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Hold it with thumb at the bottom of plunger and index/middle fingers on nozzle.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Attachments and Accessories Brown says that in general, most carpet cleaners will come with a spray nozzle for treating stains or applying cleaning solutions.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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