mouthpiece
noun
- part of some woodwind instruments
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/
noun
Etymology: From mouth + piece.
- A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially:
“"It's 'Soapy,' talking from somewhere down there," rapped out Nickle, covering the mouthpiece as he spoke back into the room. "Get Joolby if you can, one of you."”
- A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially:
- A mouthguard.
- A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.
“The novel's protagonist serves as a mouthpiece for the author's political views.”
“Seeming “real” has been the aim since the earliest police procedurals, which began a long tradition of Hollywood productions acting as a mouthpiece for police departments.”
- A lawyer for the defense.