Dictionary Check: nose

"nose" is a valid word!

Scrabble 4 points
Words with Friends 5 points

Definition

noun

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

Example: "he has a cold in the nose"
Synonyms:
noun

a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

Example: "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"
noun

the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

Example: "he ducked under the nose of the gun"
noun

a small distance

Example: "my horse lost the race by a nose"
noun

a symbol of inquisitiveness

Example: "keep your nose out of it"
noun

the sense of smell (especially in animals)

Example: "the hound has a good nose"

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