MOUTHPIECE

mouthpiece, embouchure

(noun) the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly

mouthpiece

(noun) the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth

mouthpiece

(noun) an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks

mouthpiece, gumshield

(noun) (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete’s mouth

mouthpiece

(noun) a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person; “the mouthpiece of a respirator”

mouthpiece, mouth

(noun) a spokesperson (as a lawyer)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

mouthpiece (plural mouthpieces)

A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially

The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.

The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.

A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.

(slang) A lawyer for the defense.

Source: Wiktionary

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Mouth"piece`, n.

1. The part of a musical or other instrument to which the mouth is applied in using it; as, the mouthpiece of a bugle, or of a tobacco pipe.

2. An appendage to an inlet or outlet opening of a pipe or vessel, to direct or facilitate the inflow or outflow of a fluid.

3. One who delivers the opinion of others or of another; a spokesman; as, the mouthpiece of his party. Egmont was imprudent enough to make himself the mouthpiece of their remonstrance. Motley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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