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Meaning of word nose from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract. The prominent part of the face of man or other mammals.

Example : He has a cold in the nose.

Synonyms : olfactory organ

Meaning : A front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft).

Example : The nose of the rocket heated up on reentry.

Meaning : The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon.

Example : He ducked under the nose of the gun.

Meaning : A small distance.

Example : My horse lost the race by a nose.

Meaning : A symbol of inquisitiveness.

Example : Keep your nose out of it.

Meaning : The sense of smell (especially in animals).

Example : The hound has a good nose.

Meaning : A natural skill.

Example : He has a nose for good deals.

Meaning : A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged.

Synonyms : nozzle

Meaning : Search or inquire in a meddlesome way.

Example : This guy is always nosing around the office.

Synonyms : horn in, intrude, poke, pry

Meaning : Advance the forward part of with caution.

Example : She nosed the car into the left lane.

Meaning : Catch the scent of. Get wind of.

Example : The dog nosed out the drugs.

Synonyms : scent, wind

Meaning : Push or move with the nose.

Meaning : Rub noses.

Synonyms : nuzzle

Meaning : Defeat by a narrow margin.