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nose
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
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noun
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
“the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry”
noun
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
“he ducked under the nose of the gun”
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
“he has a cold in the nose”
noun
a natural skill
“he has a nose for good deals”
noun
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
“the hound has a good nose”
noun
a symbol of inquisitiveness
“keep your nose out of it”
noun
a small distance
“my horse lost the race by a nose”
verb
defeat by a narrow margin
verb
rub noses
verb
push or move with the nose
verb
advance the forward part of with caution
“She nosed the car into the left lane”
verb
catch the scent of; get wind of
“The dog nosed out the drugs”
verb
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
“This guy is always nosing around the office”
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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
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