English · Phrasal verb Attested

nose out

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To find using one's sense of smell.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm bằng khứu giác

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Trained to nose out anything from a hidden handgun to a cache of dynamite, the dogs are employed to check important trains like Rajdhani Express or Ashram Express when they arrive at the platform.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To find by searching.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm bằng cách kiếm tìm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To defeat by a small margin.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đánh bại với khoảng cách nhỏ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Nose

Common questions

What does “nose out” mean?

To find using one's sense of smell.

Is “nose out” formal or informal?

nose out is generally informal.

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