nosed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way
   horn in; intrude; poke; pry; nose.
   
   • This guy is always nosing around the office
2. verb advance the forward part of with caution
   nose.
   
   • She nosed the car into the left lane
3. verb catch the scent of; get wind of
   scent; nose; wind.
   
   • The dog nosed out the drugs
4. verb push or move with the nose
   nose.
   
5. verb rub noses
   nuzzle; nose.
   
6. verb defeat by a narrow margin
   nose.
   
7. adjective having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
   

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