nose in . nose in (2) or nose into (2) {v.} To move in close; move slowly in with the front first. The ship nosed into the pier. The car nosed into the curb. Categories: add yours nose {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: N Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment