NIPPLE

nipple

(noun) a flexible cap on a baby’s feeding bottle or pacifier

nipple, mammilla, mamilla, pap, teat, tit

(noun) the small projection of a mammary gland

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

nipple (plural nipples)

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]

A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. [from 16th c.]

An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]

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. [from 19th c.]

(chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]

An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]

Synonyms

• See also nipples

• (mammary gland, artificial mammary gland): teat

• (mammary gland): tit

Verb

nipple (third-person singular simple present nipples, present participle nippling, simple past and past participle nippled)

(transitive) To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple.

(transitive) To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding.

Anagrams

• lippen

Source: Wiktionary

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Nip"ple, n. Etym: [Formerly neble, a dim. of neb. See Neb, Nib.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: The protuberance through which milk is drawn from the breast or mamma; the mammilla; a teat; a pap.

2. The orifice at which any animal liquid, as the oil from an oil bag, is discharged. [R.] Derham.

3. Any small projection or article in which there is an orifice for discharging a fluid, or for other purposes; as, the nipple of a nursing bottle; the nipple of a percussion lock, or that part on which the cap is put and through which the fire passes to the charge.

4. (Mech.)

Definition: A pipe fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe, usually provided with a screw thread at each end, for connecting two other fittings. Solder nipple, a short pipe, usually of brass, one end of which is tapered and adapted for attachment to the end of a lead pipe by soldering.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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