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longnose

longnose

5.3
Having a long nose that sticks out
  • adjective
translation icon : de hocico largo
  • The longnose fish is easily recognized by its extended snout.

Examples

  • The longnose dog breed is known for its excellent sense of smell.

  • Is that a longnose dog?

  • Some animals have a longnose to help them find food in narrow spaces.

  • The longnose fish swam quickly.

  • The longnose fish is easily recognized by its extended snout.

  • Some animals have a longnose to help them find food in narrow spaces.

  • The longnose dog breed is known for its excellent sense of smell.

Synonyms

beaky
vslongnose
1 7.2

Having a long pointed nose that looks like a bird's beak

emphasizes long straight projection rather than curved birdlike shape
long-snouted
vslongnose
5.3

Having a longer nose than other animals of the same kind

is used for long projecting noses in general, not only among animals
leptorrhinic
vslongnose
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a long, narrow nose

is a neutral everyday term focusing on length rather than technical narrowness
leptorrhinian
vslongnose
  • Specialized
9.9

A person or face with a long, narrow nose

is more general, stressing length or projection rather than slenderness
snouted
vslongnose
5.3

Having a long nose like an anteater

is the broader descriptor for any long or projecting nose
snouty
vslongnose
8.0

Having a long nose that is easy to see

focuses on length and projection rather than mere prominence
sharp-nosed
vslongnose
4.7

With a pointed nose or front, for example a plane

describes length and projection rather than just a sharp point

How Long

longnose
5.3

Surface Forms

longnose positive

Morphology

longnose = long + nose (transparent) = long + nose

Meaning is directly the combination of 'long' + 'nose' describing length of the nose, which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Longnose is a simple compound of long and nose, so it literally means 'long nose'. It describes an animal with a long, sticking-out nose or snout.