Mouthpiece

['maʊθpiːs] or ['maʊθpis]

Definition

(noun.) the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly.

(noun.) the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth.

(noun.) an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks.

(noun.) (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth.

(noun.) a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person; 'the mouthpiece of a respirator'.

(noun.) a spokesperson (as a lawyer).

Checked by Erwin--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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 pipe.

(n.) An appendage to an inlet or outlet opening of a pipe or vessel, to direct or facilitate the inflow or outflow of a fluid.

(n.) One who delivers the opinion of others or of another; a spokesman; as, the mouthpiece of his party.

Typist: Vivienne

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