Definition of Bullnose

1. Noun. A small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front.

Exact synonyms: Bullnosed Plane
Generic synonyms: Carpenter's Plane, Plane, Woodworking Plane

Definition of Bullnose

1. a disease of swine [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bullnose

1. An infection of the subcutaneous structures of the snout of swine which causes malformation of the face; it is frequently due to infection of wounds made for the insertion of metal rings to discourage or prevent the animal from rooting in the soil; Fusobacterium necrophorum plays an important role in this disease. Synonym: bullnose. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bullnose

bullirags
bullish
bullishly
bullishness
bullishnesses
bullist
bullists
bullition
bullitions
bulllike
bullmastiff
bullmastiffs
bullneck
bullnecked
bullnecks
bullnose (current term)
bullnosed plane
bullnoses
bullock
bullock's heart
bullock's heart tree
bullock block
bullock heart
bullocked
bullockies
bullocking
bullocky
bullon
bullous

Literary usage of Bullnose

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"Regular (a) Steel sash units Corner Single Double (c) bullnose units (radius varies I to 3 in.) (e) Control joint units 19 (h) Return or corner angle units ..."

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