nipples

/N IH1 P AH0 L Z/
noun
  1. 1

    The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.

  2. 2

    A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.

  3. 3

    An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.

  4. 4

    Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.

  5. 5

    Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.

  6. 6

    A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed.

  7. 7

    A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.

  8. 8

    An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim.

    โ€œTurn the nipples on to the bicycle spokes only one turn, for each spoke on the new wheel all the way around until they are all snug, then check alignment.โ€

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