nipple

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈnɪp(ə)l/

Noun

historical US humorous

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. / A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.

Japanese Meaning

乳首：女性の乳腺から突出し、母乳が分泌される部分。 / ニップル：液体や気体を規制された方法で通すための機械部品（接続部品など）。

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The doctor examined the nipple for any signs of infection during the checkup.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

医師は検診中に乳頭に感染の兆候がないか調べた。

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Sense（1）

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.

Sense（2）

A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.

Sense（3）

An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.

Sense（4）

Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.

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Sense（7）

(plumbing, chiefly US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.

Sense（8）

(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim.

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.

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Sense（9）

(computing, humorous) A pointing stick.

nipples

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