nose meaning | definition of nose at WebDictionary.co.uk

(noun) 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"

a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"

the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; "he ducked under the nose of the gun"

a small distance; "my horse lost the race by a nose"

a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it"

the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose"

a natural skill; "he has a nose for good deals"

a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"

advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane"

catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"

push or move with the nose

rub noses

defeat by a narrow margin

Meaning of nose