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snub-nosed

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snub-nosed

[snuhb-nohzd]
–adjective
1. having a snub nose: a snub-nosed child.
2. having a blunt end: snub-nosed pliers.

Origin:
1715–25
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snub-nosed   (snŭb'nōzd')
adj.  
  1. Having a short, turned-up nose.

  2. Having an extremely short barrel: a snub-nosed pistol.

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