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nose

UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/

Translations

nosenoun
noses
pl
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
She touched her nose to check if it was cold.
Она коснулась своего носа, чтобы проверить, холодный ли он.
The dog has a very keen nose for finding truffles.
У собаки очень острый нюх для поиска трюфелей.
Additional translations
носик
обоняние
морда
Synonyms
nostril
snout
proboscis
muzzle
beak
noseverb
nosed
Past Simple
nosed
Past Participle
nosing
Gerund
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
He tends to nose into other people's business.
Он склонен вмешиваться в дела других людей.
The dog nosed around the garden, searching for the hidden bone.
Собака нюхала в саду, ища спрятанную кость.
Additional translations
приглядываться
Synonyms
snuffle
pry
scent
smell
sniff
steer (slowly)
inch forward
edge
nose around
search
probe
investigate
nuzzle
nudge
prod
poke
poke around
snoop
noseadjective
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to, or located at, the nose (e.g., "nose hair", "nose cone").

Definitions

nosenoun
The part of the face or head through which a person or animal breathes and smells.
The dog has a very sensitive nose that can detect various scents.
The sense of smell.
She has a keen nose for detecting the subtle aromas in wine.
The front end of an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle.
The nose of the airplane was damaged during the rough landing.
A projecting part of something, especially a part of a tool or device.
The nose of the pliers is designed to grip small objects tightly.
A person who is nosy or overly inquisitive.
He's such a nose, always prying into other people's business.
An instinctive talent or ability for discovering or recognizing something.
She has a nose for good bargains.
The aroma or bouquet of a wine or other beverage.
This Pinot Noir has an earthy nose with hints of cherry.
A very small distance or margin, especially the narrowest margin by which a race or contest is won.
The cyclist won by a nose in the photo finish.
noseverb
To move forward slowly and carefully, typically in order to avoid detection or to investigate something.
The detective nosed around the crime scene, looking for any overlooked evidence.
To push or move something with one's nose.
The dog nosed the ball towards its owner, eager to play.
To advance or progress by a small margin.
The runner nosed ahead in the final stretch to win the race.
To sniff or smell at something.
The horse nosed the feed before eating.
noseadjective
Relating to or situated at the nose; nasal.
The doctor prescribed a nose spray for her congestion.
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