Definition of 'nose'

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Noun

1. the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose"
      Synonyms: olfactory organ
2. a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"
3. the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; "he ducked under the nose of the gun"
4. a small distance; "my horse lost the race by a nose"
5. a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it"
6. the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose"
7. a natural skill; "he has a nose for good deals"
8. a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
      Synonyms: nozzle

Verb

1. search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"
      Synonyms: intrude horn in pry poke
2. advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane"
3. catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"
      Synonyms: scent wind
4. push or move with the nose
5. rub noses
      Synonyms: nuzzle
6. defeat by a narrow margin

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