nose

noun

\ ˈnōz

Definition of nose

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity broadly : this part together with the nasal cavity

b : the anterior part of the head at the top or end of the muzzle : snout, proboscis

2a : the sense of smell : olfaction

b : aroma, bouquet

3 : the vertebrate olfactory organ

4a : the forward end or projection of something

b : the projecting or working end of a tool

5 : the stem of a boat or its protective metal covering

6a : the nose as a symbol of prying or meddling curiosity or interference

b : a knack for discovery or understanding a keen nose for absurdity

on the nose

1a : at or to a target point the bombs landed right on the nose

b(1) : on target : accurate

(2) : accurately

2 : to win —used of horse or dog racing bets

under one's nose

: extremely near to one the answer was right under our noses also : brazenly in or as if in one's presence embezzling funds right under his nose

nose

verb

nosed; nosing

Definition of nose (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to detect by or as if by smell : scent

2a : to push or move with the nose

b : to move (something, such as a vehicle) ahead slowly or cautiously nosed my car into the parking space

3 : to touch or rub with the nose : nuzzle

intransitive verb

1 : to use the nose in examining, smelling, or showing affection

2a : to search impertinently : pry

b : poke sense 2a

3 : to move ahead slowly or cautiously the boat nosed around the bend

4 : to move the forward end in a specified direction the plane nosed up

5 : to advance into a slight lead

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Synonyms for nose

Synonyms: Noun

beak, conk [chiefly British slang], honker [slang], neb, nozzle [slang], proboscis, schnoz (or schnozz) [slang], schnozzle [slang], smeller, snoot, snout

Synonyms: Verb

scent, smell, sniff, snuff, whiff

Examples of nose in a Sentence

Noun

The ball hit me right on the nose. You need to wipe your nose.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The bridge of her nose and a bone near her eye were also broken. — Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, "Man throws woman from moving vehicle: Berea Police Blotter," 5 Sep. 2019 Michigan State was 4-2 heading into the first game following the injury, but the offense nose-dived the second half of the season, scoring seven or fewer points on four occasions and totaling 32 in the final four games. — SI.com, "Tulsa vs. Michigan State Live Stream: How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Game Time," 30 Aug. 2019

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