Nozzle

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnÉ’zÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -É’zÉ™l

Alternative forms

• nozle
• nosle, nosel obsolete

Origin

From earlier nosle, equivalent to nose + -le (diminutive/agent suffix).

Full definition of nozzle

Noun

1. A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
2. A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.