nose

Definition

• n. the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
• n. a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
• n. the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
• n. a small distance

Word forms

Present participle

nosing

Past tense

nosed

Past participle

nosed

Third person singular

noses

Example sentences

1. n.

   She has a small nose that fits her face perfectly.

2. vt.

   The dog can nose out the hidden treats in the garden.

3. vi.

   He likes to nose around the old bookstore for rare books.