nipple
IPA: nˈɪpʌɫ
noun
- (anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
- A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.
- An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.
- Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.
- Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
- (now chiefly historical) A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed.
- (plumbing, chiefly US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.
- (cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim.
- (computing, humorous) A pointing stick.
verb
- (transitive) To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple.
- (transitive) To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding.
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Examples of "nipple" in Sentences
- Chafe is also likely to occur on the nipple.
- The basic equipment of a nipple is biologically cheap.
- A buttery nipple is a variant recipe of a slippery nipple.
- The nipple is then heat fused to maintain the hermetic seal.
- The bulk of soft tissue is markedly insufficient in the nipple.
- The nipple seat is the surface of the rim where the nipple head sits.
- Two glands on the sides of the anus release the odorous oil through nipples.
- A nipple piercing is a piercing, centered usually at the base of the nipple.
- The channels behind the grease nipple lead to where the lubrication is needed.
- Breastfeeding is painful for the first several weeks as the nipples toughen up.
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