nosing

UK
/ˈnəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ˈnoʊzɪŋ/

Translations

nosingnoun
nosings
pl
UK
/ˈnəʊ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈnoʊ.zɪŋ/
The nosing of the step was designed to prevent slipping.
Выступ ступени был спроектирован для предотвращения скольжения.
Additional translations
край ступени
выступающий край
nosinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈnəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ˈnoʊzɪŋ/
nosingadjective
more nosing
Comp.
most nosing
Super.
noseverb

nosing

Gerund

nosed
Past Simple
nosed
Past Participle
nosing
Gerund
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
The dog nosed around the garden, searching for the hidden bone.
Собака нюхала в саду, ища спрятанную кость.
He tends to nose into other people's business.
Он склонен вмешиваться в дела других людей.
Additional translations
Synonyms

Definitions

nosingnoun
The projecting edge of a step or stair tread.
The carpenter carefully measured the nosing to ensure it was even with the rest of the staircase.
The act of investigating or prying into something.
Her constant nosing into other people's business made her unpopular among her colleagues.
nosinggerund / present participle
Engaged in smelling, probing, or investigating by means of the nose; prying.
A nosing dog explored the undergrowth for any hint of the missing child.
nosingadjective
Related to or serving as a stair nosing or similar projecting edge.
The contractor installed nosing trim along each tread to improve safety.
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.