ALL meanings of nose
nose
N n - noun nose The part projecting above the mouth on the face of a person or animal, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling. 1
- noun nose nasal organ 1
- noun nose dog's muzzle 1
- noun nose animal's snout 1
- noun nose wine: smell 1
- noun nose sense of smell 1
- noun nose front of a ship or boat, prow 1
- noun nose aircraft's forward end 1
- noun nose curiosity, inquisitiveness 1
- noun nose nose-like part 1
- intransitive verb nose get close 1
- transitive verb nose push with the nose 1
- noun nose the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice. 1
- noun nose this part as the organ of smell. 1
- noun nose the sense of smell: fragrances appealing to the nose. 1
- noun nose anything regarded as resembling the nose of a person or animal, as a spout or nozzle. 1
- noun nose the prow of a ship. 1
- noun nose the forward end of an aircraft. 1
- noun nose the forward edge of the head of a golf club. 1
- noun nose a projecting part of anything: the nose of a pair of pliers. 1
- noun nose a faculty of perceiving or detecting: to have a nose for news. 1
- noun nose the human nose regarded as a symbol of meddling or prying: Why can't he keep his nose out of my business? 1
- noun nose the length of a nose: The horse won the race by a nose. 1
- noun nose the bouquet of an alcoholic drink, especially the distinctive aroma of a wine. 1
- verb with object nose to perceive by or as by the nose or the sense of smell: a cheese that could be nosed at some distance. 1
- verb with object nose to approach the nose to, as in smelling or examining; sniff. 1
- verb with object nose to move or push forward with or as with the nose: The dog nosed its pup back into the yard. The boat nosed its way toward shore. 1
- verb with object nose to touch or rub with the nose; nuzzle. 1
- verb without object nose to smell or sniff. 1
- verb without object nose to seek as if by smelling or scent: The dogs nosed after their quarry. 1
- verb without object nose to move or push forward: to nose into the wind. 1
- verb without object nose to meddle or pry (often followed by about, into, etc.): They are always nosing about in other people's business. 1
- idioms nose count noses, to count the number of people in attendance: Each time the troop left an exhibit the leader counted noses. 1
- idioms nose cut off one's nose to spite one's face, to create a disadvantage to oneself through one's own spiteful action. 1
- idioms nose follow one's nose, to go forward in a straight course. to guide oneself by instinct: I found the house by following my nose. 1
- idioms nose hold one's nose, to repress feelings of distaste, repulsion, or offense for something that one is obliged to do: He held his nose and voted for the bill. 1
- idioms nose keep one's nose clean, to behave oneself; avoid trouble or scandal: Did he keep his nose clean after he got out of prison? 1
- idioms nose keep one's nose to the grindstone. grindstone (def 3). 1
- idioms nose lead (around) by the nose, to exercise complete control over; dominate totally: He lets his brother lead him by the nose. 1
- idioms nose look down one's nose at, to regard with disdain or condescension: He had always looked down his nose at those who were poorer than he. 1
- idioms nose on the nose, Informal. precisely, correctly, or perfectly. exactly on time: We made it at ten o'clock on the nose. (of a bet) for win only. Australian Informal. decayed or putrid; stinking. Australian Informal. distasteful or unpleasant; of doubtful validity or propriety. 1
- idioms nose pay through the nose, to pay an excessive price: They patronize small and exclusive shops where they cheerfully pay through the nose. 1
- idioms nose put someone's nose out of joint, to annoy or irritate greatly. to supersede a person in another's regard, devotion, etc. to thwart someone; spoil someone's plans. 1
- idioms nose rub someone's nose in, to persecute or tease someone persistently about; nag someone about: I know I was wrong but you don't have to rub my nose in it. 1
- idioms nose turn up one's nose at, to regard with contempt; scorn: My friend turns up his nose at anyone who hasn't had a college education. 1
- idioms nose under someone's nose, plainly visible to; in full view of; in bold defiance of: The theft took place right under the detective's nose. Also, under someone's very nose. 1
- countable noun nose Your nose is the part of your face which sticks out above your mouth. You use it for smelling and breathing. 0
- countable noun nose The nose of a vehicle such as a car or aeroplane is the front part of it. 0
- countable noun nose You can refer to your sense of smell as your nose. 0
- singular noun nose If a horse wins a race by a nose, it wins by a very small distance. 0