English words for 'rub noses'
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verb
- rub noses
- defeat by a narrow margin
- push or move with the nose
- catch the scent of; get wind of
- advance the forward part of with caution
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- (transitive) To furnish with a nose.
- (intransitive, idiomatic, also followed by around or about, in which case, ambitransitive) To snoop.
- (intransitive) To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
- (transitive) To detect by smell or as if by smell.
- (intransitive, aviation, nautical) To travel with the nose of the plane/ship aimed in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.
- (intransitive, aviation) To dive down in a steep angle; to nosedive
- (transitive) To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to.
- (transitive) To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang.
- (transitive) To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.
noun
- a symbol of inquisitiveness
- a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
- the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
- the sense of smell (especially in animals)
- a natural skill
- a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
- a small distance
- the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
- (idiomatic) Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
- The tip of an object.
- (idiomatic, also followed by around or about) The action of nosing, in the sense to snoop
- (architecture) A downward projection from a cornice.
- (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.
- The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
- (perfumery) A perfumer.
- A snout, the nose of an animal.
- A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
- (by extension) Skill at finding information.
- The skill in recognising bouquet.
- (slang) An informer.
- The sense of smell.
verb
- rub noses
- move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
- dig out with the snout
- Often followed by in or into: to press or push the nose or snout, mouth, face, etc., against or into someone or something; to touch someone or something with the nose or snout, etc.
- Followed by down: to settle or lie comfortably and snugly in a bed, nest, etc.; to nestle.
- Chiefly of an animal: to dig (something, especially food) out of the ground using the nose or snout; to root.
- To rub or touch (someone or something) with the nose, face, etc., or an object.
- Chiefly followed by up or with: to press affectionately against someone or something; to nestle, to snuggle.
- Chiefly of an animal: to push the nose or snout into the ground to dig for something, especially food; to root, to rootle.
- To push or thrust (the nose or snout, face or muzzle, or head, or an object) against or into something.
- (figurative) To come into close contact with someone or something.
noun
prefix
noun
verb
- inhale through the nose
- indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
- inhale recreational drugs
- make a snorting sound by exhaling hard
- (intransitive, nautical, of submarines) To sail at periscope depth through the use of a snort or snorkel.
- (intransitive) To make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.
- (transitive) To express or force out by snorting.
- (transitive, slang, originally US) To inhale (usually a drug) through the nose.
- (intransitive) To express contempt or disgust by (or as if by) a snorting sound.
noun
adj
verb
- snuff up mucus through the nose
- cry or whine with snuffling
- talk in a tearful manner
- (intransitive) To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
- (derogatory, transitive) To say (something) while sniffling or crying.
- (derogatory, intransitive) To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.
noun
verb
noun
adj
- of or in or relating to the nose
- sounding as if the nose were pinched
- (phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng.
- (music) Sharp, penetrating.
- (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the nose or to the nasion.
- (phonetics) Characterized by resonance in the nasal passage.
noun
- an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
- a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
- (phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal consonant.
- (historical) The part of a helmet projecting to protect the nose; a nose guard.
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of nasal bone.
- (phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal vowel.
- (zootomy) A plate, or scale, on the nose of a fish, etc.
verb
- To inhale through the nose.
- (slang) To snuff out; to extinguish; to put out; to kill.
- To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.
- To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence.
- sniff or smell inquiringly
- inhale (something) through the nose
noun
- sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
- The act of briskly inhaling by the nose; a sniff, a snort.
- Resentment or skepticism expressed by quickly drawing air through the nose; snuffling; sniffling.
- (slang) A murder.
- (attributive, slang) A film or video clip which involves a real non-acted murder.
- Finely ground or pulverized tobacco (or other plant derivative) intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.
- A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.
- Fine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue.
- The burning part of a candle wick, or the black, burnt remains of a wick (which must be periodically removed).
- the charred portion of a candlewick
- finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose
- a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time
adj
noun
- (slang) A person's nose.
- (computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.
- (algebraic geometry) The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.
- (US) A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.
- (gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
- (geography, Newfoundland and Labrador, rare) A point, an extremity of land.
- An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
- (horse racing, gambling) The amount wagered in the various pari-mutuel pools for a particular event or events.
- The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
- (textiles) The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.
- (Australia, chiefly Northern Territory, New Zealand) A 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.
- (topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
- (UK, informal) A traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.
- (slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
- (slang) A title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel.
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
verb
- (intransitive) To use the hands.
- (transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
- (soccer, intransitive) To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.
- (transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
- (transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
- (transitive) To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).
- (transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
- (transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
- (transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
- (intransitive) To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).
- (transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
- (transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- handle effectively
- interact in a certain way
- touch, lift, or hold with the hands
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
- show and train
noun
verb
adj
- sounding as if the nose were pinched
- not having enough money to pay for necessities
- very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
- as if squeezed uncomfortably tight
- Compressed.
- Financially hurt or damaged.
- Very thin, as if drawn together.
- (of a person or the face) Tense and pale from cold, worry, or hunger.
verb
noun
noun
- (slang) A person's nose.
- (computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.
- (algebraic geometry) The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.
- (US) A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.
- (gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
- (geography, Newfoundland and Labrador, rare) A point, an extremity of land.
- An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
- (horse racing, gambling) The amount wagered in the various pari-mutuel pools for a particular event or events.
- The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
- (textiles) The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.
- (Australia, chiefly Northern Territory, New Zealand) A 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.
- (topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
- (UK, informal) A traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.
- (slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
- (slang) A title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel.
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
verb
- (intransitive) To use the hands.
- (transitive, rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
- (soccer, intransitive) To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.
- (transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
- (transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
- (transitive) To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).
- (transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
- (transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
- (transitive) To manage, control, or direct.
- (intransitive) To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).
- (transitive, rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
- (transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- handle effectively
- interact in a certain way
- touch, lift, or hold with the hands
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
- show and train
verb
- snuff up mucus through the nose
- cry or whine with snuffling
- talk in a tearful manner
- (intransitive) To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
- (derogatory, transitive) To say (something) while sniffling or crying.
- (derogatory, intransitive) To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.
noun
noun
verb
verb
- To inhale through the nose.
- (slang) To snuff out; to extinguish; to put out; to kill.
- To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.
- To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence.
- sniff or smell inquiringly
- inhale (something) through the nose
noun
- sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
- The act of briskly inhaling by the nose; a sniff, a snort.
- Resentment or skepticism expressed by quickly drawing air through the nose; snuffling; sniffling.
- (slang) A murder.
- (attributive, slang) A film or video clip which involves a real non-acted murder.
- Finely ground or pulverized tobacco (or other plant derivative) intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.
- A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.
- Fine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue.
- The burning part of a candle wick, or the black, burnt remains of a wick (which must be periodically removed).
- the charred portion of a candlewick
- finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose
- a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time
adj
verb
- rub noses
- defeat by a narrow margin
- push or move with the nose
- catch the scent of; get wind of
- advance the forward part of with caution
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- (transitive) To furnish with a nose.
- (intransitive, idiomatic, also followed by around or about, in which case, ambitransitive) To snoop.
- (intransitive) To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
- (transitive) To detect by smell or as if by smell.
- (intransitive, aviation, nautical) To travel with the nose of the plane/ship aimed in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.
- (intransitive, aviation) To dive down in a steep angle; to nosedive
- (transitive) To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to.
- (transitive) To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang.
- (transitive) To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.
noun
- a symbol of inquisitiveness
- a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
- the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
- the sense of smell (especially in animals)
- a natural skill
- a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
- a small distance
- the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
- (idiomatic) Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
- The tip of an object.
- (idiomatic, also followed by around or about) The action of nosing, in the sense to snoop
- (architecture) A downward projection from a cornice.
- (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.
- The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
- (perfumery) A perfumer.
- A snout, the nose of an animal.
- A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
- (by extension) Skill at finding information.
- The skill in recognising bouquet.
- (slang) An informer.
- The sense of smell.
verb
- rub noses
- move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
- dig out with the snout
- Often followed by in or into: to press or push the nose or snout, mouth, face, etc., against or into someone or something; to touch someone or something with the nose or snout, etc.
- Followed by down: to settle or lie comfortably and snugly in a bed, nest, etc.; to nestle.
- Chiefly of an animal: to dig (something, especially food) out of the ground using the nose or snout; to root.
- To rub or touch (someone or something) with the nose, face, etc., or an object.
- Chiefly followed by up or with: to press affectionately against someone or something; to nestle, to snuggle.
- Chiefly of an animal: to push the nose or snout into the ground to dig for something, especially food; to root, to rootle.
- To push or thrust (the nose or snout, face or muzzle, or head, or an object) against or into something.
- (figurative) To come into close contact with someone or something.
noun
verb
- inhale through the nose
- indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
- inhale recreational drugs
- make a snorting sound by exhaling hard
- (intransitive, nautical, of submarines) To sail at periscope depth through the use of a snort or snorkel.
- (intransitive) To make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.
- (transitive) To express or force out by snorting.
- (transitive, slang, originally US) To inhale (usually a drug) through the nose.
- (intransitive) To express contempt or disgust by (or as if by) a snorting sound.
noun
verb
- snuff up mucus through the nose
- cry or whine with snuffling
- talk in a tearful manner
- (intransitive) To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
- (derogatory, transitive) To say (something) while sniffling or crying.
- (derogatory, intransitive) To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.
noun
verb
noun
verb
- To inhale through the nose.
- (slang) To snuff out; to extinguish; to put out; to kill.
- To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.
- To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence.
- sniff or smell inquiringly
- inhale (something) through the nose
noun
- sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
- The act of briskly inhaling by the nose; a sniff, a snort.
- Resentment or skepticism expressed by quickly drawing air through the nose; snuffling; sniffling.
- (slang) A murder.
- (attributive, slang) A film or video clip which involves a real non-acted murder.
- Finely ground or pulverized tobacco (or other plant derivative) intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose.
- A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.
- Fine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue.
- The burning part of a candle wick, or the black, burnt remains of a wick (which must be periodically removed).
- the charred portion of a candlewick
- finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose
- a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time
adj
adj
adj
- of or in or relating to the nose
- sounding as if the nose were pinched
- (phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng.
- (music) Sharp, penetrating.
- (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the nose or to the nasion.
- (phonetics) Characterized by resonance in the nasal passage.
noun
- an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
- a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
- (phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal consonant.
- (historical) The part of a helmet projecting to protect the nose; a nose guard.
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of nasal bone.
- (phonetics) Ellipsis of nasal vowel.
- (zootomy) A plate, or scale, on the nose of a fish, etc.
adj
- sounding as if the nose were pinched
- not having enough money to pay for necessities
- very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
- as if squeezed uncomfortably tight
- Compressed.
- Financially hurt or damaged.
- Very thin, as if drawn together.
- (of a person or the face) Tense and pale from cold, worry, or hunger.