Nosing Definition

nōzĭng
noun
The projecting edge of a step; that part of the tread which extends beyond the riser.
Webster's New World
A strip, as of metal, for protecting this edge from wear.
Webster's New World
Any projection like a stair nosing.
Webster's New World
A projecting edge of a molding.
American Heritage
verb

Present participle of nose.

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Other Word Forms of Nosing

Noun

Singular:
nosing
Plural:
nosings

Nosing Sentence Examples

  • With vinyl or engineered wood flooring, you will need to add a stair nosing to finish off the steps.

  • The tour ends with a tutored nosing and tasting session of our finest whiskies and the cost is £ 15 per person.

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

  • When you begin nosing around sites, you'll get a better idea of what they have to offer.

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Words Starting With

NNONOS

Words Ending With

GNGING

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nosing

Words Starting With N and Ending With G

Starts With N & Ends With GStarts With NO & Ends With GStarts With N & Ends With NG

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With N6 Letter Words Ending With G