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sniffing
UK
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
Translations
sniffings
pl
The dog's sniffing was very loud.
Нюхание собаки было очень громким.
The detective's sniffing around the crime scene was thorough.
Вынюхивание детектива на месте преступления было тщательным.
Additional translations
more sniffing
Comp.
most sniffing
Super.
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "sniffing equipment") to denote relation to the activity of sniffing.
UK
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to describe someone or something that is actively sniffing or able to detect scents, e.g., "a sniffing dog".
sniffing
Gerund
sniffed
Past Simple
sniffed
Past Participle
sniffing
Gerund
UK
/snɪf/
US
/snɪf/
The dog likes to sniff around the garden.
Собака любит нюхать в саду.
He tried to sniff out the truth about the situation.
Он пытался вынюхивать правду о ситуации.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her constant sniffing during the meeting was distracting to everyone.
The detective's sniffing around the crime scene led to a crucial breakthrough in the case.
Unauthorized sniffing of Wi-Fi traffic can compromise users' privacy.
Engineers installed sniffing sensors along the pipeline to detect gas leaks.
The sniffing hound quickly located the hidden truffle.
The dog sniffed the ground, searching for the scent of the rabbit.
She sniffed at the suggestion, clearly unimpressed by the idea.
He sniffed the air, trying to determine if dinner was ready.
He sniffed the powder cautiously, unsure of its effects.