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Air moves through each nostril when you breathe.
What does Nostril mean?
A nostril is one opening in the nose.
Dictionary definition
One of the two openings in the nose used for breathing and smelling.
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Nostril in a sentence
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The doctor asked if one nostril felt blocked.
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Each nostril helps air enter the nose before it moves deeper into the breathing system.
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What does nostril mean?
One of the two openings in the nose used for breathing and smelling.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to nostril?
Nasal Opening is close in meaning to nostril.
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Which word or phrase is closest to the opposite of nostril?
Mouth contrasts with the meaning of nostril.
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WordNostril.
Partnoun.
MeaningNostril means A nostril is one opening in the nose.
ExampleExample: Air moves through each nostril when you breathe.
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- nah · strul
- Strongest beat
- nah
- Ending
- strul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nah.
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Synonyms
Words like Nostril
nasal openingUse in science for an opening in the nose.
nose openingUse as a plain phrase for nostril.
Antonyms
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mouthUse for a different opening used for eating and speaking.
ear canalUse for an opening related to hearing instead of smell.
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Base word
nostril
noun
nostrils
The two openings in the nose.
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