Nose

Quick meaning: Nose is a noun meaning A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.

Meaning

A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.

More Meanings

1. A snout, the nose of an animal.
2. The tip of an object.
3. The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
4. (horse racing) The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.
5. (perfumery) A perfumer.
6. The sense of smell.
7. (idiomatic) Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.

Example Sentences

Red Rum only won by a nose.

She had a small nose between two sparkling blue eyes.

the nose of a tea-kettle, a bellows, or a fighter plane

We are not offended with […] a dog for a better nose than his master.

Word Forms

• noses
• nosing
• nosed

Synonyms for nose

Depending on context, synonyms include tab, beak, beezer, boko, conk, hooter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scent, poke, nuzzle, nozzle, wind, pry.

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