nose

//noʊz//
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Noun

noseSingular
nosesPlural
1

The part of the face or head that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling.

She has a small nose.

2

The sense of smell.

Dogs have an excellent nose.

3

The front or projecting part of something, such as an aircraft or vehicle.

The nose of the plane pointed upward as it took off.

4

An instinctive ability to detect or discover something.

She has a nose for finding good deals.

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Verb

noseInfinitive
nosePresent tense
nosedPast tense
nosedPast participle
nosingPresent participle
nosesThird-person singular
1

To push or move forward slowly and carefully, especially with the front part leading.

The car nosed forward through the heavy traffic.

2

To search or pry into something in an inquisitive way.

Stop nosing into my private affairs.

3

To smell or sniff something.

The dog nosed the ground looking for food.

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