nosing

[US]/ˈnəʊ.zɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈnoʊ.zɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the front edge of a stair tread; a metal edge to protect the protruding edge of a stair tread
v.the act of sniffing (present participle of nose)

Phrases & Collocations

nosing around

nosing about

nosing in

nosing out

nosing through

nosing up

nosing down

nosing off

nosing back

Example Sentences

the dog was nosing around the garden.

she caught him nosing through her things.

the cat was nosing at the door, wanting to go outside.

he was nosing into other people's business.

the detective was nosing around for clues.

she saw him nosing through the old boxes.

the puppy loves nosing into everything.

he was nosing around the kitchen for snacks.

the children were nosing through the attic.

she noticed the cat nosing at the window.

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