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Mouthpiece
01
embouchure, bec
the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows
Exemples
The flutist wet the mouthpiece to prevent buzzing.
02
microphone, embouchure
the section of a telephone designed for speaking into
Exemples
He cleaned the mouthpiece with alcohol.
03
a part designed to fit over or into a person's mouth
Exemples
The medical device included a detachable mouthpiece.
04
the end of a pipe or cigarette holder placed in the mouth for smoking
Exemples
He preferred a long mouthpiece for his tobacco pipe.
05
protective equipment worn in sports, especially boxing, to safeguard the mouth
Exemples
Mouthpieces prevent chipped teeth and internal injuries.
06
porte-parole
a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.
Exemples
The newspaper was criticized for acting as a mouthpiece for the corporate interests, rather than providing objective reporting.
Le journal a été critiqué pour avoir agi comme un porte-parole des intérêts corporatifs, plutôt que de fournir un reportage objectif.
07
embout buccal, protège-dents
(diving equipment) a removable plastic or rubber device worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and jaws while using scuba equipment
Exemples
The diver adjusted her mouthpiece before descending.
La plongeuse a ajusté son embout buccal avant de descendre.
Arbre Lexical
mouthpiece
mouth
piece
