Associations to the word «Nozzle»

Wiktionary

NOZZLE, noun. A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
NOZZLE, noun. A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.

Dictionary definition

NOZZLE, noun. A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged.
NOZZLE, noun. Informal terms for the nose.

Wise words

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