nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ noun4 •A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe. •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. •The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips. •The nose of an animal; muzzle.At length the acme of a typical Mexican scene was reached when the burros unceremoniously raised their nozzles and brayed loud and long. — 1887 formsnozzles