Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Noses.
How to pronounce noses:
US
Noses - 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"
Noses - 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
"They both have long noses like their father."
"It's common for people to have stuffy noses during cold and flu season."
"They stuck their noses in other people's business and ended up causing a lot of trouble."
"The students wrinkled their noses in disgust when they saw the cafeteria food."
"The children giggled as they used their fingers to make bunny ears on their noses."
Word Game Points
Is NOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, noses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NOSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is NOSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, noses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNOSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is NOSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, noses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNOSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
