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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Under President Barack Obama, the administration clarified that the 2.5-gallon-per-minute limit should apply to the total water flow from all nozzles in a showerhead, recognizing that many modern models include multiple spray heads.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
An issue with a nozzle flying off a supporting solid rocket booster on the second launch added more delays to certification.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
This adjustable nozzle will make gardening all the simpler thanks to its comfortable grip that’s designed to minimize stress on both your hands and wrists.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, the nozzle features eight spray patterns—jet, shower, mist, cone, full, soak, center, and flat—to accomplish a variety of watering needs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
An issue with a nozzle flying off a supporting solid rocket booster on the second launch added more delays to certification.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
This adjustable nozzle will make gardening all the simpler thanks to its comfortable grip that’s designed to minimize stress on both your hands and wrists.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, the nozzle features eight spray patterns—jet, shower, mist, cone, full, soak, center, and flat—to accomplish a variety of watering needs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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