snout

/naʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

the long, flexible nose of an animal, especially a pig or a dog.

“The pig’s snout rooted around in the mud.”

2. verb

to explore or search with one’s nose.

“She snouted around the room for her lost keys.”

Synonyms

  • nose
  • proboscis
  • snuffle

Antonyms

  • rear