The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NIPPLE
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The straight part
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What does NIPPLE mean?
NIPPLE noun- The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
- A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.
- An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.
- Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.
- Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
- A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed.
- A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.
- An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim.
- To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple.
- To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding.