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beak vs nose

nose vs beak

beak and nose both are nouns.

beak and nose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beak Yes No Yes No
nose Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nose is a hypernym of beak; that is, nose is a word with a broader meaning than beak:
  • beak: informal terms for the nose
  • nose: the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
Other hypernyms of beak include olfactory organ.
beak (noun) nose (noun)
horny projecting mouth of a bird a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles) a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
informal terms for the nose the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
a beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a small distance
beak (verb) nose (verb)
hit lightly with a picking motion defeat by a narrow margin
rub noses
push or move with the nose
advance the forward part of with caution
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
catch the scent of; get wind of
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