Nose-first
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nose-first is an adjective meaning Having the nose first.
Meaning
Having the nose first.
More Meanings
- With the nose first.
Example Sentences
Bullets do not fly straight, nose-first, but move slowly around their long axis in flight (precession).
The speed and her heavy pack threatened her balance, but she caught herself before succumbing to an embarrassing nose-first topple to the earth.
Word Forms
- nosefirst
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nosefirst, feetfirst, upfront, head, frontmost, foremost.
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