nose

/nˈoʊz/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

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”
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
“the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry”
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
“he ducked under the nose of the gun”
a small distance
“my horse lost the race by a nose”
a symbol of inquisitiveness
“keep your nose out of it”
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
“the hound has a good nose”
a natural skill
“he has a nose for good deals”
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

verb

search or inquire in a meddlesome way
“This guy is always nosing around the office”
advance the forward part of with caution
“She nosed the car into the left lane”
catch the scent of; get wind of
“The dog nosed out the drugs”
push or move with the nose
rub noses
defeat by a narrow margin

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