n. 1.the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract 2.a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) 3.the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon 4.a small distance 5.the sense of smell (especially in animals) 6.a natural skill 7.a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged nose v. 1.search or inquire in a meddlesome way 2.advance the forward part of with caution 3.catch the scent of 4.push or move with the nose 5.rub noses 6.defeat by a narrow margin