nose
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/nəʊz/
🇬🇧
/nəʊz/
noun
A1
the part of the face used for breathing and smelling
She touched her nose with her finger.
R
having a certain type of nose
He has a big nose.
R
the front part of a plane or vehicle
The plane's nose pointed upward.
R
a natural ability to find things
She has a good nose for news.
R
the sense of smell
Dogs have a strong nose.
R
the smell of wine
This wine has a fruity nose.
verb
R
to move forward slowly and carefully
The car nosed into the parking space.
R
to search or push with the nose
The dog nosed through the grass.
translation
the part of the face used for breathing and smelling; having a certain type of nose; the front part of a plane or vehicle; a natural ability to find things; the sense of smell; the smell of wine
to move forward slowly and carefully; to search or push with the nose
Word Forms
Plural
noses
Progressive
nosing
Past
nosed
Perfect
nosed
3rd Present
noses