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

[ Syn: olfactory organ ]

a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry'

the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; he ducked under the nose of the gun'

a small distance; my horse lost the race by a nose'

a symbol of inquisitiveness; keep your nose out of it'

the sense of smell (especially in animals); the hound has a good nose'

a natural skill; he has a nose for good deals'

a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

[ Syn: nozzle ]

search or inquire in a meddlesome way; This guy is always nosing around the office

[ Syn: intrude , horn in , pry , poke ]

advance the forward part of with caution; She nosed the car into the left lane'

catch the scent of; get wind of; The dog nosed out the drugs

[ Syn: scent , wind ]

push or move with the nose

rub noses

[ Syn: nuzzle ]

defeat by a narrow margin