English dictionary
nose
nounPronunciation
nəʊz
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
noun
- the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
noun
- a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
noun
- the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
noun
- a natural skill
noun
- the sense of smell (especially in animals)
noun
- a symbol of inquisitiveness
noun
- a small distance
verb
- defeat by a narrow margin
verb
- rub noses
verb
- push or move with the nose
verb
- advance the forward part of with caution
verb
- catch the scent of; get wind of
verb
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example sentences
the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
he ducked under the nose of the gun
he has a cold in the nose
he has a nose for good deals
the hound has a good nose
keep your nose out of it
my horse lost the race by a nose
She nosed the car into the left lane
The dog nosed out the drugs
This guy is always nosing around the office