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The correct spelling is nipples.
How to pronounce nipples
noun
Say it like: Nip-ple-s
The correct spelling is nipples. The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. For example: "Turn the nipples on to the bicycle spokes only one turn, for each spoke on the new wheel all the way around until they are all snug, then check alignment."
Usage Examples
“Turn the nipples on to the bicycle spokes only one turn, for each spoke on the new wheel all the way around until they are all snug, then check alignment.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
- 2.A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.
- 3.An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.
- 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.
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