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Definition nipple

Etymology

From earlier neple, nypil, *neble, believed to be a diminutive of nib, neb (“tip, point”), equivalent to nib +‎ -le.

Noun

nipple (plural nipples)

  1. (anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
  2. A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. [from 16th c.]
  3. An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]
  4. Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.
  5. Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
  6. (now chiefly historical) A perforated segment that fits into the muzzle of a breech-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed. [from 19th c.]
  7. (chiefly US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
  8. An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]

Verb

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

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

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