Nose Definition
nose
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
"Nose" in song lyrics
See how nose is used in real songs:
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"The scene of a woman passes your nose"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind -
"Take ya to the room and slap nuts across your nose"
4 Deep — I Don't Luv Ya -
"and on the still half bottle on her nose"
69 Boyz — Catch 22
Words that rhyme with nose
Usage tips for "nose"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nose" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nose to find words that pair well.