Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Nosing.
Nosing - 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 organHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemoreceptor24Hyponyms (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"
Nosing - as a verb
Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrude8poke10pry8Advance 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)
scent7wind8Push or move with the nose
Defeat by a narrow margin
Example Sentences
"The dog was nosing around in the bushes."
"The cat was nosing at the closed door, trying to get in."
"He caught a whiff of the delicious aroma, his nosing betraying his hunger."
"The detective was nosing into the suspect's background to find any leads."
"She was nosing through her old photo albums, reminiscing about her youth."
Word Game Points
Is NOSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nosing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NOSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is NOSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nosing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNOSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is NOSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nosing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNOSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
