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Webster 1913 Edition
Mouthpiece
Mouth′pieceˊ
,Noun.
1.
The part of a musical or other instrument to which the mouth is applied in using it;
as, the
. mouthpiece
of a bugle, or of a tobacco pipe2.
An appendage to an inlet or outlet opening of a pipe or vessel, to direct or facilitate the inflow or outflow of a fluid.
3.
One who delivers the opinion of others or of another; a spokesman;
as, the
. mouthpiece
of his partyEgmont was imprudent enough to make himself the
mouthpiece
of their remonstrance. Motley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Mouthpiece
MOUTH'PIECE
,Noun.
Definition 2025
mouthpiece
mouthpiece
English
Mouthpieces for brass instruments.
Noun
mouthpiece (plural mouthpieces)
- A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially:
- The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
- The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.
- A spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else.
- (slang) A lawyer for the defense.
Translations
part of a telephone
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part of a wind or brass instrument
spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else
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lawyer for the defense
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