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nosing

6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. nosing (noun)
  2. nose (verb)
  3. nose down (verb)
  4. nose out (verb)
  5. nose over (verb)
  6. nose up (verb)

nosing

noun

Definition of NOSING

: the usually rounded edge of a stair tread that projects over the riser; also : a similar rounded projection

Illustration of NOSING

First Known Use of NOSING

circa 1775

Rhymes with NOSING

closing

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