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NOSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Nose.

How to pronounce nose:

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Nose - as a noun

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 (Exact Relations)
olfactory organ
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemoreceptor24
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

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

The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

Example: "He ducked under the nose of the gun"

A small distance

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

A symbol of inquisitiveness

Example: "Keep your nose out of it"

The sense of smell (especially in animals)

Example: "The hound has a good nose"

A natural skill

Example: "He has a nose for good deals"

A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nozzle24
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
spout7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nose - as a verb

Search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrude8poke10pry8

Advance the forward part of with caution

Example: "She nosed the car into the left lane"

Catch the scent of; get wind of

Example: "The dog nosed out the drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scent7wind8

Push or move with the nose

Rub noses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nuzzle24

Defeat by a narrow margin

Example Sentences

"She has a small nose."
"He broke his nose while playing football."
"The dog sniffed the air with its wet nose."
"I can't stand the smell; it makes my nose itch."
"She wrinkled her nose in disgust."
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Word Game Points

Is NOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is NOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is NOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nose is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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