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longnose

longnose

1 7.2
An animal or tool with a long narrow nose
  • noun
translation icon : alicate de punta larga (herramienta)
  • The longnose fish is known for its unique appearance.

Examples

  • The longnose gar is a fish known for its slender, elongated snout.

  • He used a pair of longnose pliers to reach the small wire inside the machine.

  • Some species of longnose fish are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

  • I spotted a longnose in the aquarium yesterday.

  • The longnose dace is a small fish commonly found in the clear waters of northern rivers.

  • During our fishing trip, we caught several longnose dace swimming near the rocky shore.

  • Research shows that longnose dace thrive in cold, freshwater streams with abundant vegetation.

How Long

longnose
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Surface Forms

longnose singular
longnoses plural

Morphology

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

As a noun, it denotes an object or animal part characterized by a long nose; the composition is literal and clear.

Etymology

Longnose comes from long and nose, literally 'long nose', and is used as the name for animals or tools that have a long, narrow tip, like the longnose gar fish or longnose pliers.