Meaning of 'nose'

noun

a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

Example: "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"

noun

the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

Example: "I ducked under the nose of the gun."

noun

a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

Synonyms: nozzle

noun

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract

Synonyms: olfactory organ

noun

a natural skill at detecting something

Example: "They had a nose for good deals."

noun

the sense of smell (especially in animals)

Example: "the hound has a good nose"

noun

a symbol of inquisitiveness

Example: "keep your nose out of it"

noun

a small distance

Example: "my horse lost the race by a nose"

verb

defeat by a narrow margin

verb

rub noses

Synonyms: nuzzle

verb

push or move with the nose

verb

advance the forward part of with caution

Example: "They nosed their car into the left lane."

verb

catch the scent of

Synonyms: wind

verb

search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Synonyms: poke