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 Definition of 'nose'

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1. (noun) nose, olfactory organ
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
"he has a cold in the nose"

2. (noun) nose
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
"the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"

3. (noun) nose
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
"he ducked under the nose of the gun"

4. (noun) nose
a small distance
"my horse lost the race by a nose"

5. (noun) nose
a symbol of inquisitiveness
"keep your nose out of it"

6. (noun) nose
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
"the hound has a good nose"

7. (noun) nose
a natural skill
"he has a nose for good deals"

8. (noun) nozzle, nose
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged


9. (verb) intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
"This guy is always nosing around the office"

10. (verb) nose
advance the forward part of with caution
"She nosed the car into the left lane"

11. (verb) scent, nose, wind
catch the scent of; get wind of
"The dog nosed out the drugs"

12. (verb) nose
push or move with the nose


13. (verb) nuzzle, nose
rub noses


14. (verb) nose
defeat by a narrow margin



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