nose

(noun) the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals. Synonyms: olfactory organ. Example: "He has a cold in the nose."

(noun) a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft). Example: "The nose of the rocket heated up on reentry."

(noun) the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon. Example: "He ducked under the nose of the gun."

(noun) a small distance. Example: "My horse lost the race by a nose."

(noun) a symbol of inquisitiveness. Example: "Keep your nose out of it."

(noun) the sense of smell (especially in animals). Example: "The hound has a good nose."

(noun) a natural skill. Example: "He has a nose for good deals."

(noun) a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged. Synonyms: nozzle.

(verb) search or inquire in a meddlesome way. Synonyms: intrude, horn in, pry, poke. Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office."

(verb) advance the forward part of with caution. Example: "She nosed the car into the left lane."

(verb) catch the scent of; get wind of. Synonyms: scent, wind. Example: "The dog nosed out the drugs."

(verb) push or move with the nose.

(verb) rub noses. Synonyms: nuzzle.

(verb) defeat by a narrow margin.