hooknose vs nose

nose vs hooknose

hooknose and nose both are nouns.

hooknose is not a verb while nose is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hooknose	Yes	No	No	No
nose	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, nose is a hypernym of hooknose; that is, nose is a word with a broader meaning than hooknose:

hooknose: a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge
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 hooknose include olfactory organ.

hooknose (noun)	nose (noun)
a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge	a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
	a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
	the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
	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

hooknose (verb)	nose (verb)
	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

Difference between hooknose and nose

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