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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Standout features include advanced swivel-steering, a lift-away pod, and a detachable nozzle.
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Try this paint sprayer, $26.49 from Walmart, which comes with four nozzles and three spray patterns.
—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
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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Try this paint sprayer, $26.49 from Walmart, which comes with four nozzles and three spray patterns.
—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
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“Nozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nozzle. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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