nosing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way
horn in; intrude; poke; pry; nose.
- This guy is always nosing around the office
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verb advance the forward part of with caution
nose.
- She nosed the car into the left lane
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verb catch the scent of; get wind of
scent; nose; wind.
- The dog nosed out the drugs
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verb push or move with the nose
nose.
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verb rub noses
nuzzle; nose.
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verb defeat by a narrow margin
nose.
WordNet
Nos"ing noun
Definitions
(Arch.) That part of the treadboard of a stair which projects over the riser; hence, any like projection, as the projecting edge of a molding.
