English Words Starting With N

• nose cone

  nounC1
  /ˈnəʊz ˌkəʊn/The forwardmost section of an aircraft, rocket, or missile, typically streamlined and often housing instruments, radar, or payload.
• nose dive

  nounverbC1
  /ˈnəʊz daɪv/A sharp, steep descent or drop; a plunge.
• nose drops

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈnəʊz ˌdrɒps/A liquid medication dispensed in small quantities (drops) into the nostrils, usually to relieve congestion.
• nose ender

  nounVery low
  /ˌnəʊz ˈen.də/A term in cricket for a delivery (especially a fast, short-pitched ball) that rises sharply and could potentially hit the batter on the nose.
• nose flute

  nounLow
  /nəʊz fluːt/A musical instrument played by blowing air through the nose, typically made from materials like bamboo, and associated with traditional music in various cultures.
• nose glasses

  plural-nounLow/Very Low
  /ˈnəʊz ˌɡlɑːsɪz/A humorous or slang term for an imaginary or conceptual pair of glasses that would rest on one's nose, used metaphorically to describe a pedantic, overly academic, or nitpicking focus on minor details.
• nose guard

  nounB2
  /ˈnəʊz ˌɡɑːd/A protective piece of equipment that covers and shields the nose, commonly used in sports such as American football and rugby.
• nose job

  nounMedium
  /ˈnəʊz ˌdʒɒb/A surgical procedure to change the shape or size of a person's nose.
• nose leaf

  nounC2
  /ˈnəʊz ˌliːf/A fleshy, often complex structure surrounding the nostrils of certain bats, believed to aid in echolocation.
• nose out

  verbC1
  /ˈnəʊz ˈaʊt/To defeat or beat someone by a very small margin.
• nose rag

  nounLow
  /ˈnəʊz ˌræɡ/A handkerchief, especially one used for wiping the nose.
• nose ring

  nounC1
  /ˈnəʊz rɪŋ/A piece of jewellery worn as an ornament through the nostril, septum, or other part of the nose.
• nose wheel

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈnəʊz wiːl/A wheel at the front of an aircraft's undercarriage, supporting the nose.
• nosebag

  nounLow
  /ˈnəʊz.bæɡ/A small bag containing feed, fastened over a horse's head.
• noseband

  nounLow
  /ˈnəʊzband/The part of a horse's bridle or halter that passes over and around its nose.
• nosebleed

  nounB1
  /ˈnəʊzbliːd/An instance of bleeding from the nose, typically due to a rupture of small blood vessels in the nostril.
• nosecount

  nounRare
  /ˈnəʊz.kaʊnt/A direct count or enumeration of people, especially of people present or participating.
• nosedive

  nounverb-intransitiveC1
  /ˈnəʊz daɪv/A sudden, steep, and uncontrollable downward movement.
• nosegay

  nounLow / Very Rare
  /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/A small, fragrant bunch of flowers, typically carried or worn as a decoration.
• nosepiece

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnəʊzpiːs/The part of a pair of glasses or a microscope that touches or rests on the nose.

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