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nosing definition

nos·ing (nō′ziŋ)

noun

  1. the projecting edge of a step; that part of the tread which extends beyond the riser
  2. a strip, as of metal, for protecting this edge from wear
  3. any projection like a stair nosing

Etymology: nose + -ing

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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nosing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contrast: In both cases, however, contrasting nosings are needed.

Adjective modifier

  • brown: This might sound like brown nosing but it ain't.

Modifies a noun

  • competition: On the left Ian Millar presents another two lucky winners of the 7 Stills of Dufftown nosing competition ~ Maria Lundh and Solveig Gustafsson.

Noun used with modifier

  • step: Eighteen steps had step nosings, 11 of which were colour-contrasted.
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