present participle of nose

An animal's pushing or exploration with the nose. / That part of the treadboard of a stair that projects over the riser. / Any similar projection, such as the projecting edge of a moulding.

plural of nosing

Direct, confrontational.

plural of noseful

As much (of a scent etc.) as can be taken into one's nose; a sniff.

(nonstandard) In a nosey or nasal manner; nasally.

(nonstandard) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the nose or noses, nasal; nosey.

The distinctive quality of a nose.

A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell. / A snout, the nose of an animal. / The tip of an object.