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mouthpiece

mouthpieces

Definitions of mouthpiece
  1. noun
    a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
    “the mouthpiece of a respirator”
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    type of:
    aperture
    a man-made opening; usually small
  2. noun
    an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks
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    type of:
    acoustic device
    a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
  3. noun
    the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
    synonyms: embouchure
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    type of:
    aperture
    a man-made opening; usually small
  4. noun
    (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
    synonyms: gumshield
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    type of:
    sports equipment
    equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
  5. noun
    the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
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    type of:
    tube, tubing
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  6. noun
    a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
    synonyms: mouth
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    type of:
    interpreter, representative, spokesperson, voice
    an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
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