nozzle
/ˈnɒzəl/ · nóz·zle
noun
- A tube or pipe through which a fluid is discharged or emitted, especially a narrow tube or spout. The nozzle of the firehose allowed the firefighters to direct the water stream precisely.
- A narrow opening or spout through which something is emitted or discharged, especially a jet of air or gas. The nozzle of the air compressor was clogged with dust.
Did you know? The word 'nozzle' has been used in various contexts, including engineering, aviation, and even in the design of musical instruments, such as the nozzle of a harmonica.