nosing

Meaning

present participle and gerund of nose

stair nosing

convex edge

unset rim

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nose

1. A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
2. A snout, the nose of an animal.
3. The tip of an object.
4. The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
5. The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.
6. A perfumer.
7. The sense of smell.
8. Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
9. The skill in recognising bouquet.
10. Skill at finding information.
11. A downward projection from a cornice.
12. (slang) An informer.

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