English Synonym Finder

snout

Definitions

The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a mammal.

The front or projecting part of something, such as a nozzle or spout.

Examples

The pig nudged the trough with its wet snout.

The anteater uses its long, tubular snout to reach deep into termite mounds.

The dog wrinkled its snout in curiosity as it sniffed the air.

Synonyms

nose muzzle proboscis beak bill nozzle snoot

Antonyms

depression cavity hollow indentation concavity pit recess