nozzle

BrE /ˈnɒzl/ AmE /ˈnɑːzl/

noun en → es

1 PART OF MACHINE [singular] B1

the part of a machine or container from which liquid, gas, powder, etc. comes out

boquilla, tubo de salida

  • a nozzle for something

Collocations nozzle of a spray bottle · fuel nozzle

  • The fuel nozzle was clogged with dirt.

    La boquilla de combustible estaba atascada con suciedad.

2 FIRE FIGHTING [singular] C1

a device attached to a fire hose that controls the direction and force of water or foam used in firefighting

boquilla de extinción, manguera de incendios

  • a nozzle for something

Collocations firefighting nozzle · water nozzle

  • The firefighters adjusted the nozzle to spray water more effectively.

    Los bomberos ajustaron la boquilla para que el agua saliera de manera más efectiva.