The nose means the front part of some things, like a car, plane, or boat. It is often round or pointed and helps shape the object.
The nose of the plane is very strong.
The car's nose is painted red.
Nose can mean a natural skill to find things or know about something, like good ideas or secrets. It is often used in stories or talks.
She has a nose for good news.
He has a nose for business deals.
To nose means to gently push or touch something with your nose or to move carefully forward. It can also mean to search by using the nose.
The dog nosed the food before eating.
She nosed her way into the crowd.
Nose can also mean to move forward slowly and carefully, like a car or boat. It shows gentle or careful movement.
The ship nosed into the small harbor.
The car nosed forward slowly.
In skiing and snowboarding, the nose means the front part that touches the snow first. It is often shaped to help glide and move.
The ski's nose is curved up.
You should keep weight on the nose of the board.
In music, nose is sometimes used for the part of an instrument that sticks out and directs sound. It is like the mouthpart of the instrument.
The saxophone's nose needs cleaning.
Blow air into the nose of the instrument.
