1. n. [Drilling, Production]
Any short piece of pipe, especially if threaded at both ends with male threads.
2. n. [Well Completions]
A completion component fabricated as a short section of heavy wall tubular with a machined internal surface that provides a seal area and a locking profile. Landing nipples are included in most completions at predetermined intervals to enable the installation of flow-control devices, such as plugs and chokes. Three basic types of landing nipple are commonly used:
See related terms: no-go landing nipple, selective nipple
