Nozzle

usgb/ˈnɑːzl/
noun

A small piece often attached to a hose or pipe that controls and directs the flow of a liquid or gas.

He attached the spray nozzle to the garden hose to water his plants.
Visual representation of "nozzle" - A small piece often attached to a hose or pipe that controls and directs the flow of a liquid or gas.

Often appears as...

  • spray nozzle
  • air nozzle
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Attachment Function

A nozzle often attaches to a device, altering or controlling fluid outflow.

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Attaching a nozzle to the balloon's valve controlled the helium release.
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Shape Varieties

Nozzles come in different shapes for specific spray patterns or flow intensity.

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He chose a fan-shaped nozzle for even paint distribution.
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Regulate Pressure

Nozzles can increase pressure and accelerate the flow of a liquid.

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By tightening the nozzle, she increased the water pressure for cleaning.
Visual representation of the word "Nozzle"

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