bullnose
/ˈbʊlˌnoʊz/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.