Snouts Meaning in English
word · lemma: snout
ˈsnaʊts
SNOWTS
snˈaʊts
sn-OWTS
Definition
The long, projecting nose and mouth area of some animals, such as pigs or dogs.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for animals, especially mammals like pigs. Rarely used for humans except metaphorically or humorously. Typical collocations: 'pig snouts', 'dog snouts'. Not the same as 'nose'; 'snout' usually refers to a longer, more pronounced shape.
Spanish: hocicosPortuguese (BR): focinhosPortuguese (PT): focinhosChinese (Simplified): 动物的口鼻部 - 猪鼻子Chinese (Traditional): 動物的口鼻部 - 豬鼻子Hindi: थूथनArabic: خطومBengali: থুঁতনি - লম্বা নাক (জন্তুর)Russian: рылья - морды (у животных)Japanese: 鼻面 - 口先Vietnamese: mõm - mõm dài (động vật)Korean: 주둥이Turkish: burun (hayvan) - ağız ve burun kısmıUrdu: فُو (جانور کا لمبا ناک اور منہ)Indonesian: moncong
Example Sentences
Pigs have big snouts that help them find food in the ground.
basic
Dogs use their snouts to smell things far away.
basic
Some animals have very long snouts.
basic
The crocodile's powerful snout snaps shut quickly on its prey.
natural
Kids laughed when the pig pushed its snout through the fence.
natural
Alligators keep their snouts just above water while swimming.
natural