nipple

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Synonyms: ripple, tipple, pipple, fipple, sipple, nippe, hipple, kipple, dipple, knipple

Antonyms: ripple, tipple, pipple, fipple, sipple, nippe, hipple, kipple, dipple, knipple

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Noun

{{senseid|en|anatomy}} {{lb|en|anatomy}} The projection of a [[mammary gland]] from which, on female [[therian]] mammals, [[milk]] is secreted. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
{{senseid|en|informal}} The nipple ({{senseno|en|anatomy}}) and the [[areola]] together.
A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
An artificial nipple ({{senseno|en|anatomy}}) used for bottle-feeding infants. {{defdate|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.
{{lb|en|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. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
{{senseid|en|plumbing}} {{lb|en|plumbing|chiefly|US}} A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
{{senseid|en|cycling}} {{lb|en|cycling}} An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle [[spoke]] in place on the [[rim]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
{{senseid|en|computing}} {{lb|en|computing|humorous}} A [[pointing stick]].

{{lb|en|transitive}} To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a [[#Noun|nipple]].
{{lb|en|transitive}} To give one's [[#Noun|nipple]] to (a baby) to allow [[breastfeed]]ing.

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