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Definition of "short-nosed" []

  • Having a blunt nose (adjective)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "short-nosed" in a sentence
  • "Divers have reported sightings of schools of more than 200 hammerhead sharks and as many as 1,000 silky sharks in the protected waters, one of the few areas in the world where sightings of short-nosed ragged-toothed shark, known locally as the "Malpelo monster," have been confirmed."
  • "Brachycephalic dogs—short-nosed breeds like pugs and English bull dogs—are particularly susceptible to overheating and breathing issues."
  • "He said it came from a dog that probably resembled the small, short-nosed, short-haired mutts that were common among the Indians of the Great Plains."
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