nose Antonyms
Meaning of nose
nose (n)
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
a small distance
a symbol of inquisitiveness
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
nose (v)
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
advance the forward part of with caution
catch the scent of; get wind of
push or move with the nose
rub noses
defeat by a narrow margin
nose (n.)
The prominent part of the face or anterior extremity of the head containing the nostrils and olfactory cavities; the olfactory organ. See Nostril, and Olfactory organ under Olfactory.
The power of smelling; hence, scent.
A projecting end or beak at the front of an object; a snout; a nozzle; a spout; as, the nose of a bellows; the nose of a teakettle.
nose (v. t.)
To smell; to scent; hence, to track, or trace out.
To touch with the nose; to push the nose into or against; hence, to interfere with; to treat insolently.
To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang; as, to nose a prayer.
To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to; meet.
To furnish with a nose; as, to nose a stair tread.
To examine with the nose or sense of smell.
To make by advancing the nose or front end; as, the train nosed its way into the statio;
to beat by (the length of) a nose.
nose (v. i.)
To smell; to sniff; to scent.
To pry officiously into what does not concern one.
To push or move with the nose or front forward.
nose Sentence Examples
- The pungent odor filled the air, wrinkling her nose in disgust.
- The child's running nose dripped with clear mucus, staining their sleeve.
- The doctor examined the patient's nose, noting its redness and tenderness.
- The clown's large red nose brought laughter to the children's faces.
- The scent of freshly baked bread tantalized her nostrils, making her nose twitch.
- The dog's keen sense of smell enabled it to track the scent of its prey with its wet nose.
- The surgeon delicately operated on the patient's nose, reshaping its cartilage and bone.
- The aroma of blooming flowers filled the garden, delighting her nose with its fragrance.
- A cold snap caused her nose to turn red and runny, leaving her feeling miserable.
- The tattoo on his nose was an intricate design that symbolized his cultural heritage.
FAQs About the word nose
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals, a front that resembles a human nose (especiall
snout, beak,schnozz, schnoz, nozzle, schnozzle, proboscis, smeller, honker,conk
avoid, avoid, overlook, eschew, shun, ignore, shun,ignore, disregard, neglect
The pungent odor filled the air, wrinkling her nose in disgust.
The child's running nose dripped with clear mucus, staining their sleeve.
The doctor examined the patient's nose, noting its redness and tenderness.
The clown's large red nose brought laughter to the children's faces.
