snout

• Partie saillante du museau d'un animal, en particulier d'un mammifère, comprenant le nez et la bouche ; aussi, familièrement, le nez humain, ou l'appendice en forme de bec sur la tête de certains insectes.

A noun referring to the projecting nose and mouth area of an animal, especially a mammal, or informally a person's nose; also used for the beak-like projection on the head of certain insects.

1. Animal's nose and mouth areaB1formal

   The projecting part of an animal's face, including the nose and mouth, especially when long or prominent.

   Museau

   • The pig used its snout to root through the mud.
   • The dog's snout was wet and cold.
   • The anteater has a long, narrow snout for catching insects.

   Synonymesmuzzlenoseproboscis

2. Human nose (informal)B2informal

   An informal term for a person's nose, often used humorously or derogatorily.

   Nez humain (familier)

   • He got a punch right on the snout.
   • Keep your snout out of my business!
   • She has a rather large snout, doesn't she?

   Synonymesbeakconkhonkerhooternozzleproboscisschnozschnozzlesnoot

3. Insect mouthpartC1formal

   A beak-like projection on the head of certain insects, such as weevils, used for feeding.

   Rostre (pièce buccale d'insecte)

   • The weevil uses its snout to bore into grains.
   • This insect's snout is adapted for piercing plant stems.
   • The beetle's snout is longer than its body.

   Synonymesbeakproboscisrostrum