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nose - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
nose
Definition
(noun) the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
Synonyms
:
olfactory organ
Example Sentence
he has a cold in the nose
Definition
(noun) a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
Example Sentence
the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
Definition
(noun) the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
Example Sentence
he ducked under the nose of the gun
Definition
(noun) a small distance
Example Sentence
my horse lost the race by a nose
Definition
(noun) a symbol of inquisitiveness
Example Sentence
keep your nose out of it
Definition
(noun) the sense of smell (especially in animals)
Example Sentence
the hound has a good nose
Definition
(noun) a natural skill
Example Sentence
he has a nose for good deals
Definition
(noun) a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
Synonyms
:
nozzle
Definition
(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Synonyms
:
horn in
,
intrude
,
poke
,
pry
Example Sentence
This guy is always nosing around the office
Definition
(verb) advance the forward part of with caution
Example Sentence
She nosed the car into the left lane
Definition
(verb) catch the scent of; get wind of
Synonyms
:
scent
,
wind
Example Sentence
The dog nosed out the drugs
Definition
(verb) push or move with the nose
Definition
(verb) rub noses
Synonyms
:
nuzzle
Definition
(verb) defeat by a narrow margin
Word used in video below:
text: on pedro's nose my nose hurts poor pedro
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