| 单词 | controlling nozzle |
| 释义 | > as lemmascontrolling nozzle controlling nozzle n. a nozzle on a hose (esp. a firehose) that allows the volume and pressure of the water issuing from it to be adjusted during its flow. ΚΠ 1873 City Rec. (New York) 29 Aug. 235/3 Repaired. 84 Engines. 47 Hook and Ladder tracks... 2 controlling nozzles. 1922 Fire & Water Engin. 14 June 1070/1 A controlling nozzle should be used at all times when working in a building, where it is apparent that there will be considerable shifting of the line. 2011 B. Krein Once Around Block xv. 367 We turned our controlling nozzle to a broad fog spray and pushed the smoke out the windows. < as lemmas |
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