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nosework

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The use of the sense of smell (usually of a dog) to track down targets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 2022, Allie Bender, Emily Strong, Canine Enrichment for the Real World Workbook Sensory stimulation prioritization Across the Boad: Scent games like scent tubes, scatter feeding, or K9 Nosework If necessary: Sniffaris

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

nose + work