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\ ˈsnəb-ˌnōzd 
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\Definition of snub-nosed
1 : having a stubby and usually slightly turned-up nose
2 : having a very short barrel
a snub-nosed revolver
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snub-nosed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of snub-nosed
: having a short, wide nose
of a gun : having a very short barrel
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snub-nosed
adjective\ ˈsnəb-ˈnōzd \
Kids Definition of snub-nosed
: having a stubby and usually slightly turned-up nose
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The first known use of snub-nosed was in 1725
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