nozzle
n. countablen. a small part at the end of a pipe or hose that controls how liquid or gas comes out. You use it to aim the spray or change how strong the flow is.
n. a projecting part with an opening, often at the end of a pipe or tube, used to direct or control the flow of a fluid. Typically designed to increase velocity or regulate the spray pattern.
He pointed the nozzle of the hose at the flowers.
The firefighter adjusted the nozzle to create a wide mist instead of a powerful stream.
Precision engineering of the fuel injection nozzle ensures that the petrol is atomised into a fine spray, allowing for more efficient combustion within the engine cylinder.
From Middle English noselle, equivalent to nose + -le (diminutive suffix).
Often used with verbs like 'adjust', 'point', or 'clog'.