Open Dictionary
mouse here to listen, click to choose/add more
Location: USA
Source: Learn That Word
Profile URL: www.learnthat.org

Are you a native English speaker? How do you pronounce this word?

Thank you for contributing!
upload mp3 file or record now it's easy, promised!

{%type%} Definitions

WordNet 3.0Copyright Princeton University
{%wordnet%}
Definitions.net
{%definitions_com%}

Videos

Short "hint"

A small tube on the end of a hose used to increase pressure.

edit
Usage examples (37)
  • The fireman worked together to aim the nozzle toward the towering flames.
  • Then after making sure the nozzle is directed towards your favorite shirt, depress the nozzle and hold down while you close your eyes.
  • Some forms of filter candle are made with the open end contracted into a delivery nozzle, which is glazed.
  • The nozzle should be a straight, tapered tube of some kind -- the nose of a large oil can will serve the purpose.
...click for more
Tutoring comment


Tutoring comment not yet available...

add more
The Open Dictionary of English is a collaborative project, based on Open Source materials, LearnThat resources, and partner APIs.
We give special thanks to our LearnThat volunteers, as well as Princeton University and Wiktionary for their Open Source word data. We're also grateful for the support given by Google, Wordnik.com, Dictionary.com, Stands4.com and YouTube, OEDILF.com, Kylescholz.com, Best-Practice.com, Forvo.com, as well as the generous Creative Commons community.