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snout 1. the part of the head of a vertebrate, esp a mammal, consisting of the nose, jaws, and surrounding region, esp when elongated 2. the corresponding part of the head of such insects as weevils 3. a brownish noctuid moth, Hypena proboscidalis, that frequents nettles: named from the palps that project prominently from the head at rest snout [snau̇t] (geography) A promontory or protruding mass of rock. (hydrology) The protruding lower extremity of a glacier. (vertebrate zoology) The elongated nose of various mammals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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14) To be a sharp, snouty and rooting hog might be Ray's definition of living through the struggle of life undeterred by its inhibitions and challenges. |
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