nounπShareThe projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted."The baby's tiny nipple was the first thing she noticed when she held him. "anatomyphysiologyorganbodysexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner."The water faucet has a small nipple that controls the flow of water. "devicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants."The mother carefully attached the nipple to the baby bottle before feeding her infant. "bodyutensilfamilydeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards."The computer keyboard's F and J keys have small nipples that help you find them easily while typing. "parttechnologybodycomputingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part."The bicycle's chain had a small nipple that needed to be adjusted to fit into the frame's groove. "technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed."The hunter carefully placed the percussion cap on the nipple of his muzzle-loading rifle, preparing to fire. "partweaponmilitarymachinetechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector."The plumber used a nipple to connect the water pipe to the faucet. "technicalmachinepartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim."Turn the nipples on to the bicycle spokes only one turn, for each spoke on the new wheel all the way around until they are all snug, then check alignment."partvehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple."Before the baby could drink, the mother had to nipple the bottle. "bodyutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding."The mother decided to nipple her baby, who was fussing and seemed hungry. "bodyfamilyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
