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 organHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemoreceptorHyponyms (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"
Nose - as a verb
Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrudepokepryAdvance 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)
scentwindPush or move with the nose
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."
Word Game Points
Is NOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordNOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is NOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
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