Nose
/nəʊz/
Nose is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
“She has a cold in the nose.”
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The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.
“Red Rum only won by a nose.”
verb
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To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
“The ship nosed through the minefield.”
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To snoop.
“She was nosing around other people’s business.”
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Synonyms
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