Nose
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Nose ( noun )
- The part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for smelling and breathing.
- A sense of smell or the ability to smell something.
- The front or forward projection of a thing, especially an aircraft.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english nās; akin to old high german nāsa nose, latin nasus, greek rhin-, rhis.
Examples:
- She has a keen sense of smell, which made her nose the first to detect the aroma of fresh baked bread.
- He rubbed his nose, trying to ease the discomfort caused by his allergies.
- The nose of the plane was pointing upwards, indicating that it was about to take off.
- She always wears a scarf to protect her delicate nose from the harsh winds.
- The dog twitched its nose, trying to pick up the scent of its prey.
(As a verb)
Nose ( verb )
- The part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for smelling and breathing.
- A sense of smell or the ability to smell something.
- The front or forward projection of a thing, especially an aircraft.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english nās; akin to old high german nāsa nose, latin nasus, greek rhin-, rhis.
Examples:
- She has a keen sense of smell, which made her nose the first to detect the aroma of fresh baked bread.
- He rubbed his nose, trying to ease the discomfort caused by his allergies.
- The nose of the plane was pointing upwards, indicating that it was about to take off.
- She always wears a scarf to protect her delicate nose from the harsh winds.
- The dog twitched its nose, trying to pick up the scent of its prey.