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nose
verb(nose)catch the scent of; get wind of
Examples:
The dog nosed out the drugs.
nose
noun(nose)the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
Synonyms: olfactory organ,
Examples:
He has a cold in the nose.
nose
verb(nose)advance the forward part of with caution
Examples:
She nosed the car into the left lane.
nose
noun(nose)a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
Examples:
The nose of the rocket heated up on reentry.
nose
noun(nose)a natural skill
Examples:
He has a nose for good deals.
nose
noun(nose)a small distance
Examples:
My horse lost the race by a nose.
nose
noun(nose)a symbol of inquisitiveness
Examples:
Keep your nose out of it.
nose
verb(nose)defeat by a narrow margin
nose
verb(nose)push or move with the nose
nose
noun(nose)the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
Examples:
He ducked under the nose of the gun.
nose
noun(nose)the sense of smell (especially in animals)
Examples:
The hound has a good nose.