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verb
To find using one's sense of smell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, transitive
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verb
To find by searching.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, informal, transitive
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verb
To defeat by a small margin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, transitive
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verb
recognize or detect by or as if by smelling
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: sniff out, scent out, smell out
Antonyms: none provided
History
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