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