Nose
noun
The part of a person's or animal's face that is used for smelling and breathing.
He has a big nose.
Often appears as...
- to blow one's nose
- to pick one's nose
noun
The front end of an aircraft, vehicle, or tool.
The nose of the plane was painted with a colorful design.
Often appears as...
- nose of the plane
- nose of the car
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Technical
noun
The ability to sense or smell something.
Dogs have a very good nose.
Often appears as...
- to have a good nose
- to have a keen nose
verb
To move towards or investigate something carefully, especially by smelling.
The dog nosed around the room looking for food.
Often appears as...
- to nose around
- to nose out
verb
To defeat someone by a small margin.
He nosed out his competitor in the race.
Often appears as...
- to nose out
- to nose ahead
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Colloquial
noun
The part of a person's or animal's face that is used for smelling and breathing.
He has a big nose.
Often appears as...
- to blow one's nose
- to pick one's nose
noun
The front end of an aircraft, vehicle, or tool.
The nose of the plane was painted with a colorful design.
Often appears as...
- nose of the plane
- nose of the car
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability to sense or smell something.
Dogs have a very good nose.
Often appears as...
- to have a good nose
- to have a keen nose
verb
To move towards or investigate something carefully, especially by smelling.
The dog nosed around the room looking for food.
Often appears as...
- to nose around
- to nose out
verb
To defeat someone by a small margin.
He nosed out his competitor in the race.
Often appears as...
- to nose out
- to nose ahead
Usage tips
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Body Part
Used to describe both the external shape and the internal channels for breathing and smell.
After the accident, her nose needed surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Slang Awareness
Slang phrases like 'brown-noser' can imply someone is overly flattering to gain favor.
He's a real brown-noser, always complimenting the boss.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Uses
Can be used metaphorically, such as 'nose for news' meaning a strong intuition.
As a journalist, she always had a great nose for news.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Part
Used to describe both the external shape and the internal channels for breathing and smell.
After the accident, her nose needed surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Slang Awareness
Slang phrases like 'brown-noser' can imply someone is overly flattering to gain favor.
He's a real brown-noser, always complimenting the boss.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Uses
Can be used metaphorically, such as 'nose for news' meaning a strong intuition.
As a journalist, she always had a great nose for news.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Part
Used to describe both the external shape and the internal channels for breathing and smell.
After the accident, her nose needed surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Slang Awareness
Slang phrases like 'brown-noser' can imply someone is overly flattering to gain favor.
He's a real brown-noser, always complimenting the boss.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Uses
Can be used metaphorically, such as 'nose for news' meaning a strong intuition.
As a journalist, she always had a great nose for news.
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How do dogs "see" with...
But what she smells, that's a totally different story. And it begins at her wonderfully developed nose. As your dog catches the first hints of fresh air, her nose's moist, spongy outside helps capture any scents the breeze carries. The ability to smell separately with each nostril, smelling in stereo,
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The science of...
saliva samples showed an increase in testosterone in those who had smelled a shirt worn by an ovulating woman. Such a testosterone boost may give a man the nudge to pursue a woman he might not have otherwise noticed. A woman's nose is particularly attuned
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Why do people have...
Ah, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees growing new leaves, but if you get allergies, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy. Step outside, and within minutes, you're sneezing and congested. Your nose is running,
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
on the face of this beautiful horseshoe bat, you see a lot of these characteristics are dedicated to be able to make sound and perceive it. Very big ears, strange nose leaves, but teeny-tiny eyes. So again, if you just look at this bat, you realize
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Disturbing Encounter...
and started moving, touching the baby with her nose in the mouth just to check. I think she was checking whether the baby was alright. I mean, the baby was moving or if she was simply dead. And then the driver confirmed it, said that baby's dead.
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“She Does Not Know Her...
chooses to believe that her eyes are dark and troubled no one told her evany was the color of the universe's wings she thinks her nose is too flat her breasts too small her legs too long in other land her to dance you know never
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How to master your sense...
by a simple inhale. Follow these steps and you too can change the way the world smells to you. First, stick your nose in it. Some animals that are known to be great smellers, like dogs who can sniff out explosives
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Could your brain repair...
for communication between the nose and brain, and the striatum, which helps manage movement. Scientists don't yet have a good grasp on exactly what role neurogenesis plays in any of these regions,
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Why Dogs Stick Their...
world to life shiron photography visualizes the ear currents that carry orders and shows the remarkable workings of a dog's nose dogs breathe out through the side slits in their nostrils
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The World's Weirdest...
perhaps the most impressive nose in the animal kingdom is also the most fantastic because of what surrounds it the owner lives below ground in a world
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How do dogs "see" with...
But what she smells, that's a totally different story. And it begins at her wonderfully developed nose. As your dog catches the first hints of fresh air, her nose's moist, spongy outside helps capture any scents the breeze carries. The ability to smell separately with each nostril, smelling in stereo,
Video examples
The science of...
saliva samples showed an increase in testosterone in those who had smelled a shirt worn by an ovulating woman. Such a testosterone boost may give a man the nudge to pursue a woman he might not have otherwise noticed. A woman's nose is particularly attuned
Video examples
Why do people have...
Ah, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees growing new leaves, but if you get allergies, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy. Step outside, and within minutes, you're sneezing and congested. Your nose is running,
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
on the face of this beautiful horseshoe bat, you see a lot of these characteristics are dedicated to be able to make sound and perceive it. Very big ears, strange nose leaves, but teeny-tiny eyes. So again, if you just look at this bat, you realize
Video examples
Disturbing Encounter...
and started moving, touching the baby with her nose in the mouth just to check. I think she was checking whether the baby was alright. I mean, the baby was moving or if she was simply dead. And then the driver confirmed it, said that baby's dead.
Video examples
“She Does Not Know Her...
chooses to believe that her eyes are dark and troubled no one told her evany was the color of the universe's wings she thinks her nose is too flat her breasts too small her legs too long in other land her to dance you know never
Video examples
How to master your sense...
by a simple inhale. Follow these steps and you too can change the way the world smells to you. First, stick your nose in it. Some animals that are known to be great smellers, like dogs who can sniff out explosives
Video examples
Could your brain repair...
for communication between the nose and brain, and the striatum, which helps manage movement. Scientists don't yet have a good grasp on exactly what role neurogenesis plays in any of these regions,
Video examples
Why Dogs Stick Their...
world to life shiron photography visualizes the ear currents that carry orders and shows the remarkable workings of a dog's nose dogs breathe out through the side slits in their nostrils
Video examples
The World's Weirdest...
perhaps the most impressive nose in the animal kingdom is also the most fantastic because of what surrounds it the owner lives below ground in a world
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Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian Model
In the beginning, you know, everyone told me, 'Your eyes are too small, the nose is too big, you can never be on a magazine cover.' But, you know what? The big nose is coming with a big personality.
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Sheila Hancock
I used to pray every night: 'Please let me look all right from the front.' I didn't care about real life, but I wanted to look good for theatre audiences - I worried about having a funny nose.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
When I was really young, I busted my nose when I was racing. The first thing my dad asked me was: 'Are you OK?' I said, 'Can you fix the car for tomorrow?' And I won the race the next day.
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Bishop Briggs
English Musician
As a music lover, I always adore when artists write about what's currently happening in their life. I find that the most interesting to listen to, just because I am extremely nosey.
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Adina Porter
American Actress
I used to hate my behind, like every other black girl. I hated my behind. I hated my hair. I hated my nose because no one said it was beautiful.
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Pedro Pascal
Chilean Actor
I'm not dangerous, but I have a sharp nose. I will probably be playing bad guys forever because of my face.
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Hannah Waddingham
English Actress
And I couldn't have a less witchy nose in real life, could I? I mean, it's a button.
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Ted Nugent
American Singer
I have busted more hippies' noses than all the narcs in the free world.
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Jimmy Snuka
Fijian Wrestler
I'm a very humble guy. I don't go around and stick my nose in the air.
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Violette Leduc
French Author
I was afraid of having to present my big nose to strangers.
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Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian Model
In the beginning, you know, everyone told me, 'Your eyes are too small, the nose is too big, you can never be on a magazine cover.' But, you know what? The big nose is coming with a big personality.
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Sheila Hancock
I used to pray every night: 'Please let me look all right from the front.' I didn't care about real life, but I wanted to look good for theatre audiences - I worried about having a funny nose.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
When I was really young, I busted my nose when I was racing. The first thing my dad asked me was: 'Are you OK?' I said, 'Can you fix the car for tomorrow?' And I won the race the next day.
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Bishop Briggs
English Musician
As a music lover, I always adore when artists write about what's currently happening in their life. I find that the most interesting to listen to, just because I am extremely nosey.
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Adina Porter
American Actress
I used to hate my behind, like every other black girl. I hated my behind. I hated my hair. I hated my nose because no one said it was beautiful.
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Pedro Pascal
Chilean Actor
I'm not dangerous, but I have a sharp nose. I will probably be playing bad guys forever because of my face.
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Hannah Waddingham
English Actress
And I couldn't have a less witchy nose in real life, could I? I mean, it's a button.
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Ted Nugent
American Singer
I have busted more hippies' noses than all the narcs in the free world.
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Jimmy Snuka
Fijian Wrestler
I'm a very humble guy. I don't go around and stick my nose in the air.
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Violette Leduc
French Author
I was afraid of having to present my big nose to strangers.
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