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The pig used its snout to sniff the ground.
What does Snout mean?
the nose and mouth part of some animals.
Dictionary definition
The nose and mouth area that sticks out from the face of some animals.
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Snout in a sentence
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A dog's snout helps it smell the world around it.
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The animal guide described how a long snout can help some animals find food.
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What is a snout?
A snout is the projecting nose and mouth area of some animals.
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Which word is closest in meaning to snout?
Muzzle can also mean the nose and mouth area of an animal.
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An animal can sniff with its snout.
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MeaningSnout means the nose and mouth part of some animals.
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Synonyms
Words like Snout
muzzleA similar word for the nose and mouth area of an animal.
noseA simpler word for the smelling part of the face.
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tailA contrast because a tail is at the back of an animal.
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Snout word family
Base word
snout
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snouts
More than one snout.
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