snout: Meaning and Definition of

snout

1. the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
2. an anterior prolongation of the head bearing the mouth parts, as in snout beetles.
3. anything that resembles or suggests an animal's snout in shape, function, etc.
4. a nozzle or spout.
5. a person's nose, esp. when large or prominent.