nosing
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nos·ing
(nō′zĭng)n.
1.
a. The horizontally projecting edge of a stair tread.
b. A shield covering this edge.
2. A projecting edge of a molding.
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nosing
(ˈnəʊzɪŋ)n
1. (Building) the edge of a step or stair tread that projects beyond the riser
2. (Architecture) a projecting edge of a moulding, esp one that is half-round
[C18: from nose + -ing1]
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nos•ing
(ˈnoʊ zɪŋ)n.
a projecting edge, as the part of the tread of a step extending beyond the riser.
[1765–75]
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