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Nozzle — Noz zle, n. [A dim. of nose. [root]261.] [Written also {nosle}.] 1. The nose; the snout; hence, the projecting vent of anything; as, the nozzle of a bellows. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: (a) A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nozzle — (n.) mid 15c., noselle socket on a candlestick, dim. of nose (see NOSE (Cf. nose) (n.)). Meaning small spout first recorded 1680s … Etymology dictionary
nozzle — [n] spout cock, faucet, spigot, tap; concepts 445,464,499 … New thesaurus
nozzle — ► NOUN ▪ a spout used to control a jet of liquid or gas. ORIGIN from NOSE(Cf. ↑nose) … English terms dictionary
nozzle — [näz′əl] n. [dim. of NOSE] 1. a spout at the end of a hose, pipe, bellows, etc., by which a stream of liquid or gas may be directed and controlled 2. Slang the nose … English World dictionary
Nozzle — Rocket nozzle. Water nozzle. A nozzle is a device design … Wikipedia
nozzle — A thin hollow tube; a jet or hole at the end of a pipe. See fuel injector nozzle injector nozzle main mixture discharge nozzle multi hole nozzle pintaux nozzle pintle nozzle … Dictionary of automotive terms
nozzle — Synonyms and related words: aerosol, antlia, aspergil, aspergillum, atomizer, beak, beezer, bib nozzle, bill, bugle, clyster, concentrate sprayer, conk, douche, enema, fountain syringe, mist concentrate sprayer, muffle, muzzle, nares, neb, needle … Moby Thesaurus
nozzle — purkštukas statusas T sritis Energetika apibrėžtis Kalibruota skylutė detalėje skysčio arba dujų kiekiui dozuoti. atitikmenys: angl. jet nozzle; nose pipe; nozzle; spray nozzle vok. Düse, f; Einspritzdüse, f; Streudüse, f; Vergaserdüse, f rus.… … Aiškinamasis šiluminės ir branduolinės technikos terminų žodynas
nozzle — [[t]nɒ̱z(ə)l[/t]] nozzles N COUNT The nozzle of a hose or pipe is a narrow piece fitted to the end to control the flow of liquid or gas. If he put his finger over the nozzle he could produce a forceful spray … English dictionary
nozzle — i. A duct, tube, pipe, spout, or the like through which a fluid is directed and discharged from its open end. It is designed to meter the fluid or to produce a desired direction, velocity, or shape of discharge. Specifically, in gas turbine… … Aviation dictionary
