bull's nose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bull's nose
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Cheyenne slapped the bull's nose with his hat.
From Partners of Chance by Knibbs, Henry Herbert
While he spoke, he undid the ropes from the ring in the bull's nose.
From A Rough Shaking by MacDonald, George
The bull's nose and its ring suggested a line to go on.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
These will be brushed across the bull's nose as the picadors rush past him on noisy motor-cycles.
From Love Conquers All by Williams, Gluyas
So Dandy Jack walked on till he was within a yard or two of the bull's nose.
From Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand by Hay, William Delisle
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