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noses

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈnoʊzɪz// UK //nˈəʊzɪz// noses

n. the parts of the face that you use for smelling and breathing. They are located above the mouth.

n. the prominent parts of the face in humans and other mammals that house the nostrils and serve the functions of olfaction and respiration.


SIMPLE

The children all had cold noses after playing in the snow.

CONTEXTUAL

Dogs have much more sensitive noses than humans, allowing them to track scents over long distances.

COMPLEX

The sculptor spent hours refining the various noses on the marble busts to ensure each historical figure was instantly recognisable by their distinct profile.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'nose'.

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