nosing

[ noh-zing ]

noun

, Architecture.

1. a projecting edge, as the part of the tread of a step extending beyond the riser or a projecting part of a buttress.

nosing

/ ˈnəʊzɪŋ /

noun

1. the edge of a step or stair tread that projects beyond the riser
2. a projecting edge of a moulding, esp one that is half-round

Word History and Origins

Origin of nosing¹

First recorded in 1765–75; nose + -ing ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of nosing¹

C18: from nose + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“Go easy Mom,” he said, nosing his head around the bathroom door.

From The Daily Beast

No, Johnny liked to hunt alone, nosing up Bear Trap Canyon, looking for broken bush tips, cracks in mud, smudges on rock.

From The Daily Beast

However much I keep my investigations quiet, there's a gang of reporters nosing about everywhere.

From Project Gutenberg

Presently he distinguished an animal nosing among the cans and making the noise which had awakened him.

From Project Gutenberg

When we reached the corner we saw the frisky trio nosing along the road and moving slowly to the east.

From Project Gutenberg

While I was examining the trees he made little excursions about the field nosing for mice.

From Project Gutenberg

And then that rich smell he preferred to the rose, By just nosing the hold without holding his nose.

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