sharp-nosed
1
4.7
With a pointed nose or front, for example a plane
- adjective
- /ʃɑrp noʊzd/
:
con nariz puntiaguda
- The sharp-nosed bird quickly dashed through the underbrush to catch a glimpse of its prey.
Examples
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With its sharp-nosed design, the boat sliced through the water effortlessly.
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My dog is quick and sharp-nosed, so it's no wonder he darted in and grabbed his prize before either Dugliss or the man.
Fiction book (1990) -
The sharp-nosed fox emerged from the bushes, its keen eyes scanning the surroundings for food.
Synonyms
pointy
vssharp-nosed
65
1.0
A thing with a sharp tip
uses the same idea but applies to a nose or front area specifically
pointed
vssharp-nosed
43
1.8
Ending in a small sharp tip
refers to a sharp nose or front area rather than any general end
sharp-pointed
vssharp-nosed
7
3.2
Having a very thin end that can prick or cut
applies to a sharp nose or front shape specifically rather than any tip
beaky
vssharp-nosed
1
7.2
Having a long pointed nose that looks like a bird's beak
focuses on a sharp nose or front end rather than birdlike curve
Antonyms
How Pointed
Surface Forms
sharp-nosed positive
Morphology
Etymology
Sharp-nosed comes from the simple words sharp ('pointed') and nose ('front part'). So a sharp-nosed animal or object has a pointed front or nose, which helps it cut the air, sniff well, or dig more easily.