short-nosed
Definition
Adjective: * Having a nose that is short in length or appears flattened or blunt; not having a long or prominent nose.
Usage
The adjective "short-nosed" is used to describe the physical appearance of a person or animal, specifically the shape and length of the nose. It is a descriptive term often found in character descriptions or biological classifications.
Examples
- The short-nosed bandicoot is a small marsupial native to Australia.
- His short-nosed, friendly face made him look perpetually cheerful.
- The breed is characterized by its short-nosed skull and compact body.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomy and zoology, "short-nosed" is used as a fixed descriptor in common names for certain species, such as the "short-nosed fruit bat" or "short-nosed unicornfish."
- It can be used in a comparative sense: "Compared to the greyhound, the bulldog is a very short-nosed breed."
Variants and Related Words
- Snub-nosed (adj.): Having a short, slightly turned-up nose. (e.g., a revolver; a child).
- Pug-nosed (adj.): Having a short, broad, and slightly flattened nose. Often used synonymously with "snub-nosed."
- Blunt-nosed (adj.): Having a nose that is not pointed; rounded or flat at the end.
Synonyms
- Snub-nosed
- Pug-nosed
- Blunt-nosed
Antonyms
- Long-nosed
- Hook-nosed
- Sharp-nosed
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Short-nosed sturgeon: A species of fish.
- Short-nosed kangaroo: An alternative name for the bettong, a marsupial.
Adjective
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having a blunt nose
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a pug-nosed boy with freckles
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a snub-nosed automatic
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