noun Download 🔗Share The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. Examples : "The baby's tiny nipple was the first thing she noticed when she held him. " anatomy physiology organ body sex human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. Examples : "The water faucet has a small nipple that controls the flow of water. " device machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. Examples : "The mother carefully attached the nipple to the baby bottle before feeding her infant. " body utensil family device item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards. Examples : "The computer keyboard's F and J keys have small nipples that help you find them easily while typing. " part technology body computing machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part. Examples : "The bicycle's chain had a small nipple that needed to be adjusted to fit into the frame's groove. " technical machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed. Examples : "The hunter carefully placed the percussion cap on the nipple of his muzzle-loading rifle, preparing to fire. " part weapon military machine technical device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. Examples : "The plumber used a nipple to connect the water pipe to the faucet. " technical machine part item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. Examples : "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." part vehicle technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple. Examples : "Before the baby could drink, the mother had to nipple the bottle. " body utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding. Examples : "The mother decided to nipple her baby, who was fussing and seemed hungry. " body family physiology action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading