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snout

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /snaʊt/

snout means: The part of an animal’s face that sticks out and includes its nose and mouth.

noun

ANIMAL NOSEB2

The part of an animal’s face that sticks out and includes its nose and mouth.

  • The pig pushed its snout into the mud.
  • The dog rested its snout on my knee.
  • Two foxes lifted their snouts and sniffed the air.

Similar words: muzzle

Common phrases: long snout, pig snout, pointed snout

PIPE ENDC2

The projecting end of a pipe or hose through which liquid comes out.

  • Water dripped from the pipe’s snout.
  • He aimed the hose snout into the tank.
  • The pump’s narrow snout directed the liquid into a bottle.

Similar words: nozzle, spout

Common phrases: hose snout, pipe snout, snout of something

Questions about snout

What does snout mean?

The part of an animal’s face that sticks out and includes its nose and mouth.

What is snout in other languages?

Türkçe: burun · Español: hocico · Français: museau · Deutsch: Schnauze · Italiano: muso · 日本語: 鼻面

How do you pronounce snout?

It is pronounced /snaʊt/.

How do you use snout in a sentence?

The pig pushed its snout into the mud. The dog rested its snout on my knee.

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