náustku

Náustek is a Czech word that translates to "mouthpiece" in English. It refers to a component designed to be placed in or around the mouth, typically for the purpose of facilitating breathing, administering substances, or producing sound. The specific function and design of a náustek vary greatly depending on its application.

In the context of musical instruments, a náustek is the part of a brass or woodwind instrument that the player's lips contact. For brass instruments like trumpets or trombones, it's a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped piece that helps direct airflow and vibration into the instrument. Woodwind instruments, such as clarinets or saxophones, use a náustek that holds a reed, which vibrates to produce sound.

Náustky are also common in medical devices. For example, inhalers, used to deliver medication to the lungs, often feature a náustek that the patient breathes through. Similarly, some types of respiratory therapy equipment utilize a náustek to aid in breathing exercises or the administration of oxygen.

In other contexts, a náustek can refer to the mouthpiece of a hookah or water pipe, used for drawing smoke. The term can also be applied to the mouth end of a cigarette holder. Regardless of the specific use, the core concept of a náustek remains a component for direct oral interface.