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nose out

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb nose out has 1 sense
  1. sniff out, scent out, smell out, nose out - recognize or detect by or as if by smelling; "H can smell out trouble"
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

nose out

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1: To detect or discover something by using one's nose.

Example sentence: The police dog was able to nose out the drugs hidden in the car.

Definition 2: To defeat or surpass someone or something by a small margin.

Example sentence: In a thrilling race, the runner from Kenya managed to nose out his competitors at the finish line.

Definition 3: To force someone out of a position or competition.

Example sentence: The ambitious young employee managed to nose out his rival and secured the promotion.

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