nose meaning and definition

NOSE noun

Definition of nose (noun)

1. the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
   • "he has a cold in the nose"
   • synonyms: olfactory organ
2. a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
   • "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"
3. the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
   • "he ducked under the nose of the gun"
4. a small distance
   • "my horse lost the race by a nose"
5. a symbol of inquisitiveness
   • "keep your nose out of it"
6. the sense of smell (especially in animals)
   • "the hound has a good nose"
7. a natural skill
   • "he has a nose for good deals"
8. a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
   • synonyms: nozzle

NOSE verb

Definition of nose (verb)

1. search or inquire in a meddlesome way
   • "This guy is always nosing around the office"
   • synonyms: horn in, intrude, poke, pry
2. advance the forward part of with caution
   • "She nosed the car into the left lane"
3. catch the scent of; get wind of
   • "The dog nosed out the drugs"
   • synonyms: scent, wind
4. push or move with the nose
5. rub noses
   • synonyms: nuzzle
6. defeat by a narrow margin