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
- Pet peeve: The word nipple was used far too often!
- Amazing what happens when the big nanny nipple is removed.
- That changes up which part of you nipple is getting the worst of the chomp.
- Sorry, but I can't help thinking how that visible nipple is going to cost Samantha.
- The nipple is IN the mouth; the surrounding “boobflesh” is blocked by a largish head.
- I think real milky nipple is a much more better experience for babies, natural and simple.
- Her right nipple is deformed and is football shaped but could still definitely keep one afloat.
- Please excuse the inaccurate verbiage of our host when referring to the teat, he used the word nipple which is politically incorrect.
- I put the word nipple on the board, my sister put down wet, and moan, I put down sex and he put his head in his hands and asked if we were TWELVE!
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