English Words: N
24,391 words · Page 446 of 488
An emotional state where someone is in a bad mood because they have been offended by or taken exception (objected) to some action, usually involving being seen in an inferior light to another person.
A ring affixed to the snout of cattle, to make them follow immediately when a chain is attached to the ring.
An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.
Used to form idioms meaning "to force someone to work hard or to focus intensely upon their work".
A sack or bag for feeding a horse, mule, ox or similar animal, generally on the move or away from the home stable or paddock. Designed to be attached to harness and slipped over the animal's nose to permit feeding while eliminating spillage; designs vary.
The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.
A knife-edge between components of a conveyor belt system that allows smaller items to be transported.
Haemorrhage from the nose (usually, blood flow exiting the nostrils that originates from the nasal cavity).
Achillea millefolium or common yarrow, a flowering plant widespread in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, formerly and sometimes used to stanch the flow of blood.
A seat in the nosebleed section, usually cheaper and with a poorer view than other seats.
The seats high in the back of bleachers, stands, or the balcony at a theater or stadium, usually cheaper and with a poorer view than other seats.
A device that holds a person's nostrils closed to prevent water from entering, or air from escaping, during swimming and other aquatic activities.
A biting midge, a small flying insect that harasses people outdoors, particularly in warm weather after sunset.
A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
The English alphabetical index for the letter N contains 24,391 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 488 pages, and you are currently viewing page 446. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.
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