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释义

nose

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noun

ˈnōz How to pronounce nose (audio)
1
a
: the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity
broadly : this part together with the nasal cavity
b
: the anterior part of the head at the top or end of the muzzle : snout, proboscis
2
a
: the sense of smell : olfaction
b
: aroma, bouquet
3
: the vertebrate olfactory organ
4
a
: the forward end or projection of something
b
: the projecting or working end of a tool
5
: the stem of a boat or its protective metal covering
6
a
: the nose as a symbol of prying or meddling curiosity or interference
b
: a knack for discovery or understanding
a keen nose for absurdity

nose

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verb

nosed; nosing

transitive verb

1
: to detect by or as if by smell : scent
2
a
: to push or move with the nose
b
: to move (something, such as a vehicle) ahead slowly or cautiously
nosed my car into the parking space
3
: to touch or rub with the nose : nuzzle

intransitive verb

1
: to use the nose in examining, smelling, or showing affection
2
a
: to search impertinently : pry
b
: poke sense 2a
3
: to move ahead slowly or cautiously
the boat nosed around the bend
4
: to move the forward end in a specified direction
the plane nosed up
5
: to advance into a slight lead
Phrases
on the nose
1
a
: at or to a target point
the bombs landed right on the nose
b(1)
: on target : accurate
(2)
: accurately
2
: to win
used of horse or dog racing bets
under one's nose
: extremely near to one
the answer was right under our noses
also : brazenly in or as if in one's presence
embezzling funds right under his nose

Synonyms

Noun

  • beak
  • conk [chiefly British slang]
  • honker [slang]
  • neb
  • nozzle [slang]
  • proboscis
  • schnoz [slang]
  • schnozz
  • schnozzle [slang]
  • smeller
  • snoot
  • snout

Verb

  • scent
  • smell
  • sniff
  • snuff
  • whiff
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Example Sentences

Noun The ball hit me right on the nose. You need to wipe your nose. I have a runny nose. the long nose of the anteater He got some water up his nose. She wrinkled her nose in disgust. That dog has a good nose. The whale measures 40 feet from nose to tail. Verb The horse nosed my hand. Some animal must have nosed the lid off the garbage can. The dog nosed the door open. The dogs were nosing around in the garbage. The boat nosed around the bend. I nosed my car into the parking space. The car nosed its way into the street. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
At the scene, police spoke with a man who was bleeding from his nose and a finger. cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight and Cruz wobbled to his feet unsteadily with blood pouring from his nose. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 Benjamin Pinsky, the medical director of the clinical-virology lab at Stanford, has overseen the testing of more than 70 patients for monkeypox, using samples from the nose, mouth, rectum, and bladder, as well as traditional skin scrapings. Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 21 July 2022 West's silver nose hoop featured two chains that streamed from her nose to her earring, while Kardashian's nose ring connected directly to the cuffs on her neck. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 7 July 2022 For 10 days, attendees can choose cleaved or skinned, roasted dogs in their entirety—from nose to tail—all in the name of festival fun. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 16 June 2022 From the nose to the long tail, the vehicle’s lines are much smoother than before. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 June 2022 To measure your pet, the blog suggests measuring them from nose to tail, and then by width, and comparing them to the stroller’s interior dimensions. Lizz Schumer, Woman's Day, 12 May 2022 Blood pours from the nose and mouth of a newborn boy in Wisconsin. jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022
Verb
In two of those races, the polesitter was taken out with the field bunched up so much and drivers trying to out-nose each other into the first-gear corner. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Sep. 2022 The rookie, heeding the advance warning, was wearing sandals, in anticipation of getting wet, but the tide turned out to be high enough that the captain was able to nose the skiff’s bow up to dry sand for a soft landing. Ben Mcgrath, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 While work stock markets have nose dived, oil prices surged to about $6 per barrel. Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022 The miniature drought from PSU offered enough time for the Wolverines to nose in front and, in the final minutes, seal a win when Dickinson made two free throws and Brooks made four. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2022 The mask should cover the face and nose and fit snugly against the sides of your face. Usa Today Network-wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2021 Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands. Christina Van Waasbergen, The Arizona Republic, 25 May 2022 Dunst yells at her guardians, her button nose flaring with fury. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2021 Manufactures over-the-counter ear and nose care products for needs including earwax blockage and nasal irritation. Ann Gehan, Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English nosu; akin to Old High German nasa nose, Latin nasus

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1577, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

nose 1 of 2

noun

ˈnōz How to pronounce nose (audio)
1
: the part of the face or head that contains the nostrils
2
: the sense or organ of smell
Most dogs have a good nose.
3
: the front end or part of something
the nose of an airplane
4
: an ability to discover
She's got a nose for news.

nose

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verb

nosed; nosing
1
: to search for or find by smelling
The dog nosed around in the garbage.
2
: to touch or rub with the nose : nuzzle
The horse nosed my hand.
3
: to search for especially in an unwelcome way : pry
Stop nosing around in my business.
4
: to move ahead slowly or carefully
… the boat was nosing its way between the rocks out to the open sea. Pearl S. Buck, The Big Wave

Medical Definition

nose

noun

ˈnōz How to pronounce nose (audio)
1
a
: the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity
broadly : this part together with the nasal cavity
b
: the anterior part of the head above or projecting beyond the muzzle
2
: the sense of smell : olfaction
3
: olfactory organ

on the nose

phrase

as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference He arrived to work at 9:00 on the nose.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • just
  • right
  • exactly
  • due
  • full
  • precisely
  • squarely
  • smack-dab
  • on the button
  • sharp
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