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Vocabulary Entry
snout
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The projecting nose and mouth of a mammal, especially an animal such as a pig.
Example Sentences
"The pig's snout was covered in mud."
"He gently patted the dog's snout."
"The elephant's trunk resembled a long, flexible snout."
V
verb
To sniff or root around with the snout.
Example Sentences
"The dog began to snout through the grass for hidden treasures."
"Pigs tend to snout around in search of food."
"The curious animal started to snout the ground, looking for something to eat."