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nipple
[nip-uhl]
noun
a protuberance of the mamma or breast where, in the female, the milk ducts discharge; teat.
something resembling it, as the mouthpiece of a nursing bottle or pacifier.
a short piece of pipe with threads on each end, used for joining valves.
nipple
/ ˈɪə /
noun
Also called: mamilla. papilla. teat.the small conical projection in the centre of the areola of each breast, which in women contains the outlet of the milk ducts
something resembling a nipple in shape or function
Also called: grease nipple.a small drilled bush, usually screwed into a bearing, through which grease is introduced
an informal word for dummy
nipple
A small projection near the center of the mammary gland. In females, the nipple contains the outlets of the milk ducts.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nippleless adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nipple1
Example Sentences
I think it stops right at the nipple.
She concluded by wishing him: "Happy birthday, nipple."
The idea of freeing the nipple "isn't just about exposure - it's a movement towards body positivity and challenging conventional fashion norms", she argues.
"I heard that ITV were complaining about my nipples," she said from the podium.
Her sensual cabaret, Le Razzle Dazzle, is a classic, bawdy show on the Las Vegas Strip, the kind that requires work and passion as much as it necessitates the cheeky flash of a nipple.
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When To Use
A nipple is the part of the breast that sticks out at the center of the areola in mammals, as in Dogs have different numbers of nipples depending on size and breed. Nipple can also refer to something that resembles this body part, such as the end of a baby’s bottle or pacifier, as in Joe carefully put the nipple back on the baby’s bottle after filling it with milk. Example: The department store purchased a dozen mannequins that did not have nipples on their breasts.
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