Word
Definition
n. 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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“He pointed the nozzle of the hose at the flowers.”
contextual
“The firefighter adjusted the nozzle to create a wide mist instead of a powerful stream.”
complex
“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.”
Usage
Often used with verbs like 'adjust', 'point', or 'clog'.
Real-World Examples
“They found that the mixture freeze-dries after exiting the nozzle, leaving a light, porous foam with a compressive strength of 10 to 12 megapascals.” “Rags and sponges dried slowly on the edge of a giant sink, over which a pre-rinse nozzle drooped like a willow branch.” “Dreame’s Cyber10 Ultra arm-equipped robovac can lift up to 500g and use brushes and other nozzles while cleaning your floors.” Etymology
From Middle English noselle, equivalent to nose + -le (diminutive suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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