Definition of NOZZLE

nozzle

Plural: nozzles

Noun

  • A projecting spout or outlet, as on a hose or pipe.
  • a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
  • informal terms for the nose
  • A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
  • 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.
  • The nose of an animal; muzzle.
  • The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.

Examples

  • The letters flowed out of the bag like water from a NOZZLE, hopefully bringing good tiles.
  • The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English noselle, equivalent to nose + -le (diminutive suffix).

Scrabble Score: 24

nozzle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nozzle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nozzle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

nozzle: valid Words With Friends Word