orifice

UK
/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/
US
/ˈɔr.ɪ.fɪs/

Translations

orificenoun
orifices
pl
UK
/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/
US
/ˈɔr.ɪ.fɪs/
The orifice of the pipe was clogged with debris.
Отверстие трубы было забито мусором.
The orifice of the cannon was aimed at the target.
Жерло пушки было направлено на цель.
The orifice of the volcano was spewing lava.
Устье вулкана извергало лаву.
orificeadjective
UK
/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/
US
/ˈɔːr.ə.fɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "orifice plate").

Definitions

orificenoun
An opening or hole, especially one in the body, such as a mouth or nostril.
The doctor examined the patient's nasal orifice for any signs of infection.
An opening in a pipe or tube, or in a machine or device, through which something flows or is emitted.
The engineer checked the orifice of the valve to ensure it was not blocked.
orificeadjective
Relating to or serving as an orifice.
The orifice diameter was measured with precision.