What is the meaning of nose?

noun

  • The organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals.
    • usage: "he has a cold in the nose"
  • A front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft. )
    • usage: "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"
  • The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon.
    • usage: "he ducked under the nose of the gun"
  • A small distance.
    • usage: "my horse lost the race by a nose"
  • A symbol of inquisitiveness.
    • usage: "keep your nose out of it"
  • The sense of smell (especially in animals. )
    • usage: "the hound has a good nose"
  • A natural skill.
    • usage: "he has a nose for good deals"
  • A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged.

verb

  • Search or inquire in a meddlesome way.
    • usage: "This guy is always nosing around the office"
  • Advance the forward part of with caution.
    • usage: "She nosed the car into the left lane"
  • Catch the scent of; get wind of.
    • usage: "The dog nosed out the drugs"
  • Push or move with the nose.
  • Rub noses.
  • Defeat by a narrow margin. .
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