nozzle

noun
UK: /ˈnɒz.əl/
US: /ˈnɑː.zəl/

  1. A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged.

    1. The water came out of the nozzle.
    2. The firefighter directed the nozzle at the burning building, controlling the blaze effectively.

  2. A component designed to control the direction or flow of a fluid as it exits a device.

    1. Clean the nozzle of the spray paint can.
    2. The engineer inspected the fuel nozzle to ensure optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency.

Synonyms

spout jet outlet
nozzle transitive-verb

  1. To fit with a nozzle.

    1. The hose was nozzled for better control.
    2. The technician nozzled the pipe before starting the chemical injection process.

  2. To discharge through a nozzle.

    1. The pump nozzled the liquid into the container.
    2. The machine nozzled precise amounts of glue onto the product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nozzle" in English means: A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged., A component designed to control the direction or flow of a fluid as it exits a device..

The phonetic transcription of "nozzle" is /ˈnɒz.əl/ in British English and /ˈnɑː.zəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nozzle": spout, jet, outlet.

Example usage of "nozzle": "The water came out of the nozzle.". More examples on the page.