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How to pronounce “nipple”

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Pronunciation guide for nipple

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of nipple with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Restorative Power of Medical TattoosThis is where we fix or create an areola, a nipple complex,
Definition summary
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]

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How to pronounce nipple

The Restorative Power of Medical Tattoos

This is where we fix or create an areola, a nipple complex,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “nipple”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
  • The nipple (definition 1) and the areola together.
  • A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. [from 16th c.]
  • An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]
  • Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.
  • Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
  • (now chiefly historical) A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed. [from 19th c.]
  • (plumbing, chiefly US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
  • (cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]
  • (computing, humorous) A pointing stick.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple.
  • (transitive) To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding.

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