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nose-first en · ADJ

Meanings

1. Having the nose first.
   • The speed and her heavy pack threatened her balance, but she caught herself before succumbing to an embarrassing nose-first topple to the earth. 2013, Lindsay Buroker, Conspiracy: The Emperor's Edge:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most nose-first	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
nosefirst		alternative	lexicographic
more nose-first	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

nose-first en · ADV

Meanings

1. With the nose first.
   • Bullets do not fly straight, nose-first, but move slowly around their long axis in flight (precession). 2012, Martin J Dougherty, Sniper: SAS and Elite Forces Guide:, →ISBN:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
nosefirst		alternative	lexicographic
more nose-first	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most nose-first	Degree=Sup		lexicographic