Definition of «snout»

The term "snout" refers to the nose or beak-like projection on certain animals, such as birds and mammals. It is a slang term for someone's face, particularly their nose. In some contexts, it can also refer to an opening in something, like a cave or tunnel entrance.

Usage examples

The dog's snout was wet and cold after digging in the garden.
The anteater used its long snout to probe for ants in the anthill.
The pig's snout was covered in mud as it rooted around in the dirt.
The warthog's snout had large warts which gave it a distinctive appearance.
The elephant's snout, or trunk, is an incredible tool for grasping objects and spraying water.

Phrases with «snout»

Sentences with «snout»

While the flat face and short snout of brachycephalic dog breeds, such as the bulldog, pug, shih tzu and chow chow, lend those dogs a certain quirky charm, that aesthetic peculiarity comes at a price. (cuteness.com)
All dogs are susceptible to hot weather and those with shorter snouts like pugs or bulldog breeds need to be kept out of the higher temperatures. (second-opinion-doc.com)
So many snouts in such a vast trough — they're not going to give up easily. (breitbart.com)
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Definition of «snout»

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Phrases with «snout»

Sentences with «snout»

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