Snout
(noun)
The nose and mouth of an animal, especially when it is prolonged and mobile, as in the pig.
Origin:
Old english snūt, of germanic origin; related to dutch snuit and german schnauze.
Examples:
- The pig's snout was dirty from rooting around in the mud.
- The elephant's snout was used to pick up food.
- The dog's snout was used to smell things.
- The horse's snout was used to drink water.
- The crocodile's snout was used to catch fish.