Nose (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Rub noses.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Nuzzle

Hypernyms

• Caress

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• Nose (noun)

Meaning ²

Push or move with the nose.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

• Force

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• Nose (noun)

Meaning ³

Advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

• Bring Forward

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• Nose (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

• The detective nosed out the key witness who could crack the case wide open.
• The agent nosed out a tax evasion scheme involving several high-profile individuals.
• A keen-nosed wildlife biologist tracked the elusive species through its unique scent markings.
• Through diligent research, the journalist nosed out a pattern of corruption in local government.
• A highly trained customs dog nosed out several kilograms of contraband hidden in luggage.

Synonyms

• Scent
• Wind

Hypernyms

• Smell

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• Nose (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Pry
• Poke
• Horn In
• Intrude

Hypernyms

• Look
• Search

Related Words

• Nose Out (verb)
• Nose (noun)

Meaning ⁶

Defeat by a narrow margin.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

• Overcome
• Defeat

Related Words

• Nose (noun)