noun Download 🔗Share The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. Examples : "The baby gently tugged on her mother's nipples while nursing. " anatomy organ body physiology sex biology 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 plumber tightened the nipples on the pipes to stop the water leak. " device machine technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. Examples : "The baby was fussy until Mom replaced the bottle's worn-out nipples with new ones. " body utensil family item device medicine 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 : ""I rely on the small nipples on the F and J keys to type quickly without looking at the keyboard." " part body technology machine anatomy 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 new bicycle has small nipples that fit into the frame's grooves. " technical machine part device technology 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 gunsmith carefully inspected the nipples on the antique rifle, ensuring they were clean and free from corrosion to allow the percussion caps to ignite properly. " part weapon technical machine military item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. Examples : "The plumber used several nipples to connect the pipes under the sink, preventing any leaks. " technical part machine device utility 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading