ALL meanings of count noses
nose
C c - noun count noses to count the number of people present, voting, etc. 3
- noun count noses the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice. 1
- noun count noses this part as the organ of smell. 1
- noun count noses the sense of smell: fragrances appealing to the nose. 1
- noun count noses anything regarded as resembling the nose of a person or animal, as a spout or nozzle. 1
- noun count noses the prow of a ship. 1
- noun count noses the forward end of an aircraft. 1
- noun count noses the forward edge of the head of a golf club. 1
- noun count noses a projecting part of anything: the nose of a pair of pliers. 1
- noun count noses a faculty of perceiving or detecting: to have a nose for news. 1
- noun count noses the human nose regarded as a symbol of meddling or prying: Why can't he keep his nose out of my business? 1
- noun count noses the length of a nose: The horse won the race by a nose. 1
- noun count noses the bouquet of an alcoholic drink, especially the distinctive aroma of a wine. 1
- verb with object count noses to perceive by or as by the nose or the sense of smell: a cheese that could be nosed at some distance. 1
- verb with object count noses to approach the nose to, as in smelling or examining; sniff. 1
- verb with object count noses to move or push forward with or as with the nose: The dog nosed its pup back into the yard. The boat nosed its way toward shore. 1
- verb with object count noses to touch or rub with the nose; nuzzle. 1
- verb without object count noses to smell or sniff. 1
- verb without object count noses to seek as if by smelling or scent: The dogs nosed after their quarry. 1
- verb without object count noses to move or push forward: to nose into the wind. 1
- verb without object count noses to meddle or pry (often followed by about, into, etc.): They are always nosing about in other people's business. 1
- idioms count noses count noses, to count the number of people in attendance: Each time the troop left an exhibit the leader counted noses. 1
- idioms count noses cut off one's nose to spite one's face, to create a disadvantage to oneself through one's own spiteful action. 1
- idioms count noses follow one's nose, to go forward in a straight course. to guide oneself by instinct: I found the house by following my nose. 1
- idioms count noses hold one's nose, to repress feelings of distaste, repulsion, or offense for something that one is obliged to do: He held his nose and voted for the bill. 1
- idioms count noses keep one's nose clean, to behave oneself; avoid trouble or scandal: Did he keep his nose clean after he got out of prison? 1
- idioms count noses keep one's nose to the grindstone. grindstone (def 3). 1
- idioms count noses lead (around) by the nose, to exercise complete control over; dominate totally: He lets his brother lead him by the nose. 1
- idioms count noses look down one's nose at, to regard with disdain or condescension: He had always looked down his nose at those who were poorer than he. 1
- idioms count noses on the nose, Informal. precisely, correctly, or perfectly. exactly on time: We made it at ten o'clock on the nose. (of a bet) for win only. Australian Informal. decayed or putrid; stinking. Australian Informal. distasteful or unpleasant; of doubtful validity or propriety. 1
- idioms count noses pay through the nose, to pay an excessive price: They patronize small and exclusive shops where they cheerfully pay through the nose. 1
- idioms count noses put someone's nose out of joint, to annoy or irritate greatly. to supersede a person in another's regard, devotion, etc. to thwart someone; spoil someone's plans. 1
- idioms count noses rub someone's nose in, to persecute or tease someone persistently about; nag someone about: I know I was wrong but you don't have to rub my nose in it. 1
- idioms count noses turn up one's nose at, to regard with contempt; scorn: My friend turns up his nose at anyone who hasn't had a college education. 1
- idioms count noses under someone's nose, plainly visible to; in full view of; in bold defiance of: The theft took place right under the detective's nose. Also, under someone's very nose. 1