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nosework

nosework noun: the use of the sense of smell (usually of a dog) to track down targets.

Noun

nosework (uncountable)

  1. The use of the sense of smell (usually of a dog) to track down targets.
    • Sensory stimulation prioritization
      Across the Boad: Scent games like scent tubes, scatter feeding, or K9 Nosework
      If necessary: Sniffaris2022, Allie Bender, Emily Strong, Canine Enrichment for the Real World Workbook

Origin of nosework

nose + work

Questions about nosework

What does nosework mean?
Nosework means the use of the sense of smell (usually of a dog) to track down targets.
What part of speech is nosework?
Nosework is a noun.

Words near nosework in the dictionary

  1. nosewheels
  2. nosewing
  3. nosewings
  4. nosewise
  5. nosewitness
  6. nosework
  7. noseworthy
  8. nosey
  9. nosey parker
  10. nosey parkered
  11. nosey parkering

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