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Definition of Snout

1. Noun. A long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose.

2. Noun. Informal terms for the nose.

3. Noun. Beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils.

Definition of Snout

1. n. The long, projecting nose of a beast, as of swine.

2. v. t. To furnish with a nozzle or point.

Definition of Snout

1. to provide with a nozzle [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Snout

1. 1. The long, projecting nose of a beast, as of swine. 2. The nose of a man; in contempt. 3. The nozzle of a pipe, hose, etc. 4. The anterior prolongation of the head of a gastropod; called also rostrum. The anterior prolongation of the head of weevils and allied beetles. Snout beetle, any pyralid moth. See Pyralid. Origin: OE. Snoute, probably of Scand, or Low German origin; cf. LG. Snute, D. Snuit, G. Schnauze, Sw. Snut, snyte, Dan. Snude, Icel. Snta to blow the nose; probably akin to E. Snuff, v.t. Cf. Snite, Snot, Snuff. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Snout

snotter snottered snotters snottery snottie snottier snotties snottiest snottily snottiness

snottinesses snotting snotty snotty-nosed snout (current term) snout (current term) snouted snoutier snoutiest snouting

snoutish snouts snouty snout beetle snout reflex snow snow snow-blind snow-blinded snow-capped

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