nose
//noʊz//
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.
Synonym
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.