nose

Definitions

• 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.
• The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
• (horse racing) 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.
• A perfumer.
• The power of smelling.
• Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
• The skill in recognising bouquet.
• (by extension) Skill at finding information.
• (architecture) A downward projection from a cornice.
• (slang) An informer.