noun
- the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
- the front or projecting part of something
- the ability to detect or discover something
Usage: informal
verb
- to move forward slowly and carefully
- to search or pry into something
Usage: informal
Examples
- She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell.
- The dog’s wet nose touched my hand.
- The nose of the airplane pointed upward.
- He has a good nose for finding bargains.
- The car nosed into the parking space.
- Stop nosing around in my business.
- The ship’s nose cut through the waves.
- She broke her nose playing soccer.