Definition of noses

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • noses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • noses is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • noses is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of noses


  • catch the scent of; get wind of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The dog nosed out the drugs

    Synonyms

    1. scent
    2. wind
  • rub noses (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. nuzzle
  • search or inquire in a meddlesome way (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. horn in
    2. intrude
    3. poke
    4. pry
  • a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. nozzle
  • the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals (noun)

    Examples

    1. he has a cold in the nose

    Synonyms

    1. olfactory organ
  • advance the forward part of with caution (verb)

    Examples

    1. She nosed the car into the left lane
  • a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
  • a natural skill (noun)

    Examples

    1. he has a nose for good deals
  • a small distance (noun)

    Examples

    1. my horse lost the race by a nose
  • a symbol of inquisitiveness (noun)

    Examples

    1. keep your nose out of it
  • defeat by a narrow margin (verb)
  • push or move with the nose (verb)
  • the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon (noun)

    Examples

    1. he ducked under the nose of the gun
  • the sense of smell (especially in animals) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the hound has a good nose

See definition of noses in Merriam Webster