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nozzle Synonyms
Another word for nozzle
Choosing another word for nozzle depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, designed to control and direct a jet of liquid or gas.
Usage Example
"She attached a high-pressure spout to the garden hose to wash the stubborn mud off the driveway."
Strongest
spout
Strong
outlet
Weak
vent
• noun (Context 2)
A specially shaped exhaust duct in a jet engine or rocket designed to accelerate hot expanding gases to produce thrust.
Usage Example
"The aerospace engineers tested the newly designed rocket thruster to ensure it could withstand the extreme heat of launch."
Weak
thruster
exhaust
• noun (Context 3)
A person's or animal's nose.
Usage Example
"The curious dog poked its wet nose through the gap in the wooden fence."
Strongest
nose
snout
Strong
muzzle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nozzle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nozzle