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nipple

/ˈnɪpl/noun

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स्तन का उभरा हुआ छोटा हिस्सा, जिससे शिशु दूध पीता है

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] medical

    the small dark raised part on the breast, from which a baby sucks milk

    स्तन का उभरा हुआ छोटा हिस्सा, जिससे शिशु दूध पीता है

    • The nipple has small openings through which milk flows.
    • The doctor explained how the nipple develops during pregnancy.
    • Biology books explain the structure of the nipple in mammals.
    + 2 more examples
    • The baby feeds from the nipple soon after birth.
    • A nurse taught the new mother about nipple care.
  2. 2

    [C] North American

    the rubber or plastic part on a baby's feeding bottle that the baby sucks

    शिशु की दूध की बोतल का रबर या प्लास्टिक का चूसने वाला हिस्सा

    • She replaced the nipple on the feeding bottle.
    • Wash the bottle and nipple in hot water.
    • The nipple on the baby's bottle must be boiled before use.
    + 2 more examples
    • She bought a soft silicone nipple for her son's bottle.
    • Replace the nipple if it is cracked.
  3. 3

    [C] technical

    a small raised part on a machine through which oil or grease is put in

    मशीन का छोटा उभरा हिस्सा जिससे तेल या ग्रीस डाला जाता है

    • The mechanic filled the grease nipple.
    • He wiped the nipple before using the grease gun.
    • The mechanic pumped grease through the nipple on the axle.
    + 2 more examples
    • A blocked nipple stops oil from reaching the bearing.
    • He cleaned the nipple before adding fresh grease.
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Notes

British and American: for the feeding bottle part, British English usually says teat.

British and American: बोतल के इस हिस्से के लिए British English में आमतौर पर teat कहा जाता है।