smell

1. n. To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate materials or qualities; to obtain the scent of; as, to smell a rose; to smell perfumes. Source: opted

2. n. To detect or perceive, as if by the sense of smell; to scent out; -- often with out. Source: opted

3. n. To give heed to. Source: opted

4. v. i. To affect the olfactory nerves; to have an odor or scent; -- often followed by of; as, to smell of smoke, or of musk. Source: opted

5. v. i. To have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savor; as, a report smells of calumny. Source: opted

6. v. i. To exercise the sense of smell. Source: opted

7. v. i. To exercise sagacity. Source: opted

8. v. t. The sense or faculty by which certain qualities of bodies are perceived through the instrumentally of the olfactory nerves. See Sense. Source: opted

9. v. t. The quality of any thing or substance, or emanation therefrom, which affects the olfactory organs; odor; scent; fragrance; perfume; as, the smell of mint. Source: opted

10. n. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form Source: wordnet

11. n. any property detected by the olfactory system Source: wordnet

12. n. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people Source: wordnet

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