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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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The other, seeing that he must be attacked, fell flat on the ground, and when the Bear came up and felt him with his snout, and smelt him all over, he held his breath, and feigned the appearance of death as much as he could. But like the snout of the boar shall my word grub up the basis of your souls; a ploughshare will I be called by you. An ugly snout was raised, two rows of keen teeth snapped shut as a scissors- like jaw opened, and the meat was gone. |
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