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nosed

The correct spelling is nosed.

How to pronounce nosed

verb

Say it like: Nos-ed

The correct spelling is nosed. To move cautiously by advancing its front end. For example: "The ship nosed through the minefield."

Usage Examples

The ship nosed through the minefield.

She was nosing around other people’s business.

to nose a prayer

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
  2. 2.To snoop.
  3. 3.To detect by smell or as if by smell.
  4. 4.To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.
  5. 5.To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.

adjective

  1. 1.(in combination) Having some specific type of nose.

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