Definitions for nose

Definitions for (noun) nose

Main entry: nose

Definition: a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

Usage: the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry


Main entry: nose

Definition: the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

Usage: he ducked under the nose of the gun


Main entry: nose, nozzle

Definition: a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged


Main entry: nose, olfactory organ

Definition: the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

Usage: he has a cold in the nose


Main entry: nose

Definition: a natural skill

Usage: he has a nose for good deals


Main entry: nose

Definition: the sense of smell (especially in animals)

Usage: the hound has a good nose


Main entry: nose

Definition: a symbol of inquisitiveness

Usage: keep your nose out of it


Main entry: nose

Definition: a small distance

Usage: my horse lost the race by a nose


Definitions for (verb) nose

Main entry: nose

Definition: defeat by a narrow margin


Main entry: nose, nuzzle

Definition: rub noses


Main entry: nose

Definition: push or move with the nose


Main entry: nose

Definition: advance the forward part of with caution

Usage: She nosed the car into the left lane


Main entry: wind, scent, nose

Definition: catch the scent of; get wind of

Usage: The dog nosed out the drugs


Main entry: nose, horn in, intrude, poke, pry

Definition: search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Usage: This guy is always nosing around the office


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