nose
1. nose, olfactory organ -- (the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose")
2. nose -- (a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry")
3. nose -- (the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; "he ducked under the nose of the gun")
4. nose -- (a small distance; "my horse lost the race by a nose")
5. nose -- (a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it")
6. nose -- (the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose")
7. nose -- (a natural skill; "he has a nose for good deals")
8. nozzle, nose -- (a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged)
1. intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke -- (search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office")
2. nose -- (advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane")
3. scent, nose, wind -- (catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs")
4. nose -- (push or move with the nose)
5. nuzzle, nose -- (rub noses)
6. nose -- (defeat by a narrow margin)
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