1 Direct materials. 2  Add the total cost of materials purchases in the period to the cost of beginning inventory, and subtract the cost of ending inventory. 3  The result is the cost of direct materials incurred during the period. 4  Direct labor.
Freebase(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Nozzle. A nozzle is a device designed to control the direction or characteristics of a fluid flow as it exits an enclosed chamber or pipe. A nozzle is often a pipe or tube of varying cross sectional area, and it can be used to direct or modify the flow of a fluid.
a small syringe having detachable nozzles for fluid injections, used chiefly for vaginal lavage and for enemas. 2. Also called douche. Slang: Vulgar. a contemptible or despicable person.