nozzle
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Synonyms for nozzle
Synonyms
beak, conk [chiefly British slang], honker [slang], neb, nose, proboscis, schnoz (or schnozz) [slang], schnozzle [slang], smeller, snoot, snout
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The manager called the gas company and tried to shut off the nozzle before the explosion. — Doug Criss, CNN, "Workers smelled gas before an explosion leveled a North Carolina KFC," 11 July 2019 The washer nozzles would freeze right away, not after a few days of subzero temps. — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, "Debunking 5 Cold-Weather Car Myths," 15 May 2018 While gasoline pump nozzles come in a standard size, there are different types of electric car chargers. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "High-speed charging station networks are growing," 1 Aug. 2019 After attempting to turn off the gas nozzle, the manager reportedly called the gas company. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Video Captures the Shocking Moment a North Carolina KFC Exploded After Suspected Gas Leak," 15 July 2019 Water was injected through a nozzle, the pack was kneaded to reconstitute the food then squeezed directly into the mouth through an opening. — Sarah-grace Mankarious, CNN, "Floating food: The history of eating in space," 19 July 2019 The brand, which officially launched last month, offers a whole host of sleek garden hoses, nozzles, and mounts. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Yes, Stylish Garden Hoses Exist, and You Definitely Deserve One," 9 July 2019 The thermal barrier coating is applied directly to rocket components to protect them from extreme heat, including structures like nozzles and leading edges. — Jennifer Larino, nola.com, "A New Orleans-area firm’s ‘radiation shield’ could save astronaut lives," 19 June 2019 With the slide of a button, the antibacterial nozzle slips back inside the cylinder that’s coated in a metallic finish. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Meet Sonny, a stylish portable bidet," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nozzle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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