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mouth·piece
mouthpiece
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- pronunciation:
- maUth
pis
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a part or extension of any apparatus, used in connection with the mouth, to transmit air, speech, sound, or the like.
a telephone mouthpiecea clarinet mouthpiece
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definition 2: |
a protective device to be fitted into the mouth over the teeth.
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definition 3: |
a person or medium that communicates in another's stead; agent; spokesperson.
He used me as his mouthpiece.- similar words:
- organ, spokesperson
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definition 4: |
(slang) an attorney, esp. for criminal defense.
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related words: |
delegate, lawyer, oracle |
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