Thesaurus: nosing

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Nose
2. n. That part of the treadboard of a stair which projects over the riser; hence, any like projection, as the projecting edge of a molding.
3. That part of the treadboard of a stair which projects over the riser; hence, any like projection, as the projecting edge of a molding.
4. That part of the treadboard of a stair which projects over theriser; hence, any like projection, as the projecting edge of amolding.
5. v search or inquire in a meddlesome way v advance the forward part of with caution v catch the scent of; get wind of v push or move with the nose v rub noses v defeat by a narrow margin