nose
nohz
- n the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
he has a cold in the nose - n a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry - n the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
he ducked under the nose of the gun - n a small distance
my horse lost the race by a nose - n a symbol of inquisitiveness
keep your nose out of it - n the sense of smell (especially in animals)
the hound has a good nose - n a natural skill
he has a nose for good deals - n a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
- v search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- v advance the forward part of with caution
She nosed the car into the left lane - v catch the scent of; get wind of
The dog nosed out the drugs - v push or move with the nose
- v rub noses
- v defeat by a narrow margin
- Rhinoplasty is the flossy name that surgeons give to fixing up noses.
- Your nose is one of the less complicated parts of your body, and yet we credit it with considerable intelligence in the area of truth vs.
- He then injects a filler fluid called hyaluronic acid into her nose and chin and pinches them into shape.