Main Entry: ¹nose

Pronunciation: \ˈnōz\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nosu; akin to Old High German nasa nose, Latin nasus

Date: before 12th century

1 a : the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity; broadly : this part together with the nasal cavity b : the anterior part of the head at the top or end of the muzzle : snout, proboscis
2 a : the sense of smell : olfaction b : aroma, bouquet
3 : the vertebrate olfactory organ
4 a : the forward end or projection of something b : the projecting or working end of a tool
5 : the stem of a boat or its protective metal covering
6 a : the nose as a symbol of prying or meddling curiosity or interference b : a knack for discovery or understanding <a keen nose for absurdity>

— on the nose 1 a : at or to a target point <the bombs landed right on the nose> b (1) : on target : accurate (2) : accurately
2 : to win —used of horse or dog racing bets

— under one's nose : extremely near to one <the answer was right under our noses>; also : brazenly in or as if in one's presence <embezzling funds right under his nose>