Nose

Word NOSE
Character 4
Hyphenation nose
Pronunciations /nəʊz/

Definitions and meanings of "Nose"

What do we mean by nose?

The part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract. noun

The sense of smell. noun

The ability to detect, sense, or discover as if by smell. noun

The characteristic smell of a wine or liqueur; bouquet. noun

The nose considered as a symbol of prying. noun

Something, such as the forward end of an aircraft, rocket, or submarine, that resembles a nose in shape or position. noun

A very short distance or narrow margin. noun

To find out by or as if by smell. intransitive verb

To touch with the nose; nuzzle. intransitive verb

To move, push, or make with or as if with the nose. intransitive verb

To advance the forward part of cautiously. intransitive verb

To smell or sniff. intransitive verb

To search or inquire meddlesomely; snoop or pry. intransitive verb

To advance with caution. intransitive verb

To defeat by a narrow margin. phrasal verb

(down (one's) nose) With disapproval, contempt, or arrogance. idiom

(on the nose) Exactly; precisely. idiom

(under (someone's) nose) In plain view. idiom

A Middle English form of noise. noun

The special organ of the sense of smell, formed by modifications of certain bones and fleshy parts of the face, its cavities, or fossæ, freely communicable with the cavities of the mouth and lungs, and hence also concerned in respiration, the utterance of words or vocal sounds, and taste. noun

A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.

A snout, the nose of an animal.

The tip of an object.

The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.

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.

A perfumer.

The power of smelling.

Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.

The skill in recognising bouquet.

(by extension) Skill at finding information.

A downward projection from a cornice.

An informer.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nose

The word "nose" in example sentences

I stuck my nose all the way down in there, and there was nothing other than *crinkled nose*. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Fracture of nasal bones -- Deformities of nose: _Saddle nose_; _Partial and complete destruction of nose_; _Restoration of nose_; ❋ Alexander Miles (1893)

The deformity sometimes consists in a lateral deviation of the nose, but more frequently in flattening of the bridge -- _traumatic saddle nose_. ❋ Alexander Miles (1893)

In drenching, swallowing may be hastened by pouring into the nose of the horse, while the head is high, a few teaspoonfuls of clean water, but _drenches must never be given through the nose_. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

The one the right side of my nose from the Mohs surgery that reshaped my nose is a symbol of life's fragility every time I look in the mirror. ❋ Lea Lane (2010)

The officer in charge of this one knows as well as I do that a red nose is shorthand for a drunk. ❋ Unknown (2004)

In the 1990 movie of the same name starring Gerard Depardieu, the nose is an intriguing blend and of believable proportions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Still, to me, a nose is a fascinating protuberance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Right out of the bottle, the nose is a little taut and doesn't offer much, but with a little coaxing, bright, fresh aromas of juicy pear citrus and sweet basil emerge. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At first, the nose is a bit austere, but as it warmed just a bit out of the fridge classic aromas of rose petals reach up out of the glass, along with gingery spice and sweet tropical fruit notes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fermented in puncheons rather than stainless steel, the nose is almost chardonnay-like in its tropical fruit and banana fruit aromas with oak-born spice and light floral qualities. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A POST-IT Note stuck beneath the nose is an ideal way to foil lip-readers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's 92% cabernet sauvignon and 8% petite verdot, and while the nose is a bit taut upon opening, with a little time to breath, sweet oak and vanilla aromas joined by those of raspberry jam, cherry pie and black pepper emerge. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“A comfortable writing place with food to savor and coffee suitable to the nose is a proper reason for thankfulness.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

You could say that his nose is the same as a person with sensitive skin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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