snout

noun
UK: /snaʊt/
US: /snaʊt/

  1. The nose of an animal, especially a pig.

    1. The pig pushed the mud with its snout to find food.
    2. The dog's cold, wet snout nudged my hand, asking for a treat as usual.

  2. The part of an object that sticks out and looks like an animal's nose.

    1. The car has a long, pointed snout for better aerodynamics.
    2. The spaceship had a protective snout to shield it during atmospheric entry.

Synonyms

nose proboscis beak nozzle
snout verb

  1. To push or nuzzle with the nose.

    1. The cat snouted my leg, wanting attention right now.
    2. The puppy snouted around in the grass, searching for a hidden toy nearby.

  2. To search or explore by sniffing.

    1. The dog snouted out the location of the lost ball.
    2. The reporters snouted around for information on the scandal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snout" in English means: The nose of an animal, especially a pig., The part of an object that sticks out and looks like an animal's nose..

The phonetic transcription of "snout" is /snaʊt/ in British English and /snaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snout": nose, proboscis, beak, nozzle.

Example usage of "snout": "The pig pushed the mud with its snout to find food.". More examples on the page.