Definition of Nose

Noun: nose  nowz

  1. 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";
    - olfactory organ
     
  2. A front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
    "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"
     
  3. The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
    "he ducked under the nose of the gun"
     
  4. A small distance
    "my horse lost the race by a nose"
     
  5. A symbol of inquisitiveness
    "keep your nose out of it"
     
  6. The sense of smell (especially in animals)
    "the hound has a good nose"
     
  7. A natural skill
    "he has a nose for good deals"
     
  8. A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
    - nozzle
Verb: nose  nowz
  1. Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
    "This guy is always nosing around the office";
    - intrude, horn in, pry, poke
     
  2. Advance the forward part of with caution
    "She nosed the car into the left lane"
     
  3. Catch the scent of; get wind of
    "The dog nosed out the drugs";
    - scent, wind
     
  4. Push or move with the nose
     
  5. Rub noses
    - nuzzle
     
  6. Defeat by a narrow margin

See also:
nos
nosebag

Anagrams containing the word nose

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