nosing

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noun

nos·​ing ˈnō-ziŋ 

: the usually rounded edge of a stair tread that projects over the riser

also : a similar rounded projection

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nosing

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present participle of nose entry 2

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1773, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nosing

• closing
• dozing
• posing
• anastomosing
• superimposing
• ankylosing
• bulldozing
• composing
• deposing
• disclosing
• disposing
• enclosing