1. plural of nozzle: spouts or tips attached to hoses, pipes, or containers to control the flow or direction of liquid, gas, or other substances

Examples

• The firefighters attached different nozzles to their hoses for various spray patterns.
• Garden hoses come with adjustable nozzles for watering plants.
• The rocket’s nozzles directed the exhaust gases downward.
• She cleaned the clogged nozzles on the dishwasher’s spray arms.
• The fuel pump nozzles automatically shut off when the tank is full.
• Industrial spray nozzles are used in manufacturing processes.