nose
/noʊz/
noun
- The part of the face used for breathing and smelling.
- She wrinkled her nose at the strange smell.
- The dog's nose is wet and cold.
- He has a small scar on his nose from a childhood accident.
- The front part of something, such as an aircraft, car, or tool.
- The plane's nose pointed upward as it took off.
- He bumped the nose of the car against the garage wall.
- The nose of the hammer is used for pulling nails.
- A special ability to find or detect something.
- She has a nose for finding bargains at the market.
- The reporter has a nose for a good story.
- A good detective needs a nose for trouble.
verb
- To move forward slowly and carefully.
- He nosed the boat into the narrow dock.
- The train nosed slowly into the station.
- The car nosed through the crowded street.
- To pry or look into something that is not your business.
- Stop nosing around in my room!
- She nosed through the papers on his desk.
- The neighbor is always nosing into our conversations.