maxilla vs nose

maxilla

noun
  • An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused. 

  • One of the first or second pair of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in many arthropods that are used for tasting and manipulating food. 

  • Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth. 

nose

noun
  • A snout, the nose of an animal. 

  • The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece. 

  • The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race. 

  • Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine. 

  • A downward projection from a cornice. 

  • The skill in recognising bouquet. 

  • A perfumer. 

  • An informer. 

  • A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell. 

  • The power of smelling. 

  • Skill at finding information. 

  • The tip of an object. 

verb
  • To furnish with a nose. 

  • To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out. 

  • To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang. 

  • To detect by smell or as if by smell. 

  • To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to. 

  • To snoop. 

  • To move cautiously by advancing its front end. 

  • To push with one's nose; to nuzzle. 

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