bullnose

/ˈbʊlˌnoʊz/
noun
  1. A rounded edge or corner, especially on a stair step, countertop, or molding.
    • She chose a bullnose profile for the bathroom vanity to soften the look.
    • The carpenter installed a bullnose on the edge of the granite countertop.
    • The stairs had bullnose treads that made them safer for children.
  2. A type of brick or tile with a rounded edge, used for finishing corners.
    • Bullnose bricks are often used to create smooth corners on garden walls.
    • The tiler used bullnose tiles to finish the edge of the backsplash.
    • You can buy bullnose trim to match the floor tiles.
  3. The rounded front end of a vehicle, such as a locomotive or a car.
    • The train's bullnose design helped reduce air resistance.
    • The old steam locomotive had a distinctive bullnose front.
    • The classic car's bullnose grille was polished to a shine.
adjective
  1. Having a rounded edge or nose.
    • The bullnose step was easier to clean than a square-edged one.
    • They installed bullnose molding along the base of the wall.
    • The bullnose corner of the table was less likely to cause injury.
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