Looking for the meaning of the word NIPPLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NIPPLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nipple
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (also as neble, nible): perhaps a diminutive of neb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɪpl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the small projection in which the mammary ducts of female mammals terminate and from which milk can be secreted.
Short Definition:projection in which mammary ducts terminate
Definition:
a small projection on a device, especially one from which oil or other fluid is dispensed
Short Definition:small projection on device
Examples:- the centralized greasing point comprises a bank of seven nipples
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