nose-first

English

Alternative forms

• nosefirst

Adjective

nose-first (comparative more nose-first, superlative most nose-first)

1. Having the nose first.
   • 2013, Lindsay Buroker, Conspiracy: The Emperor's Edge:

     The speed and her heavy pack threatened her balance, but she caught herself before succumbing to an embarrassing nose-first topple to the earth.

Adverb

nose-first (comparative more nose-first, superlative most nose-first)

1. With the nose first.
   • 2012, Martin J Dougherty, Sniper: SAS and Elite Forces Guide:, →ISBN:

     Bullets do not fly straight, nose-first, but move slowly around their long axis in flight (precession).

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• frontsies