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nose

(n/oU/z )

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals(noun.body)

Example:
He has a cold in the nose.

Synonym:
olfactory organ

source: wordnet30
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)(noun.artifact)

Example:
The nose of the rocket heated up on reentry.

source: wordnet30
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon(noun.artifact)

Example:
He ducked under the nose of the gun.

source: wordnet30
a small distance(noun.quantity)

Example:
My horse lost the race by a nose.

source: wordnet30
a symbol of inquisitiveness(noun.communication)

Example:
Keep your nose out of it.

source: wordnet30
the sense of smell (especially in animals)(noun.cognition)

Example:
The hound has a good nose.

source: wordnet30
a natural skill(noun.cognition)

Example:
He has a nose for good deals.

source: wordnet30
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
nozzle

source: wordnet30
The prominent part of the face or anterior extremity of the head containing the nostrils and olfactory cavities; the olfactory organ. See Nostril, and Olfactory organ under Olfactory.(noun)

source: webster1913

search or inquire in a meddlesome way(verb.perception)

Synonym:
horn in, intrude, poke, pry

source: wordnet30
advance the forward part of with caution(verb.motion)

Example:
She nosed the car into the left lane.

source: wordnet30
catch the scent of; get wind of(verb.perception)

Example:
The dog nosed out the drugs.

Synonym:
scent, wind

source: wordnet30
push or move with the nose(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
rub noses(verb.contact)

Synonym:
nuzzle

source: wordnet30
defeat by a narrow margin(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
To smell; to scent; hence, to track, or trace out.(verb)

source: webster1913
To smell; to sniff; to scent.(verb)

source: webster1913
To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to; meet.(verb)

source: webster1913
To push or move with the nose or front forward.(verb)

source: webster1913