snub–nosed

adjective \ˈsnəb-ˌnōzd\

: having a short, wide nose

of a gun : having a very short barrel

Full Definition of SNUB-NOSED

: having a stubby and usually slightly turned-up nose

: having a very short barrel <a snub–nosed revolver>

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SNUB-NOSED Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈsnəb-ˈnōzd\

: having a stubby and usually slightly turned-up nose

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