Nipple ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Nipple ( noun )

1. The small protuberance of a mammary gland from which milk is secreted in female mammals.
2. A similar protuberance on the surface of certain plants.
3. A small projecting part on an object.

Origin:

Middle english word nippel, from old english hnæpp; akin to old high german hnabnab, latin papilla.

Examples:

1. She was uncomfortable nursing her baby in public because of the visibility of her nipples.
2. The new mother's nipples were sore from the constant suckling of her newborn.
3. The plant had small red nipples on its leaves.
4. The pipe had a small nipple that needed to be screwed in.
5. The faucet had a nipple that was threaded to accept the hose.

(As a verb)

Nipple ( verb )

1. The small protuberance of a mammary gland from which milk is secreted in female mammals.
2. A similar protuberance on the surface of certain plants.
3. A small projecting part on an object.

Origin:

Middle english word nippel, from old english hnæpp; akin to old high german hnabnab, latin papilla.

Examples:

1. She was uncomfortable nursing her baby in public because of the visibility of her nipples.
2. The new mother's nipples were sore from the constant suckling of her newborn.
3. The plant had small red nipples on its leaves.
4. The pipe had a small nipple that needed to be screwed in.
5. The faucet had a nipple that was threaded to accept the hose.