nosing
[ noh-zing ]
/ ˈnoʊ zɪŋ /
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noun Architecture.
a projecting edge, as the part of the tread of a step extending beyond the riser or a projecting part of a buttress.
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British Dictionary definitions for nosing
nosing
/ (ˈnəʊzɪŋ) /
noun
the edge of a step or stair tread that projects beyond the riser
a projecting edge of a moulding, esp one that is half-round
Word Origin for nosing
C18: from nose + -ing 1
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