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nipple

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Noun

  1. The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted.
  2. The nipple (definition 1) and the areola together.
  3. A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.
  4. An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.
  5. Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.
  6. Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
  7. A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed.
  8. A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.
  9. An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim.
  10. A pointing stick.

Verb

  1. To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple.
  2. To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding.

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