Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nose-rag
noun
/ˈnoʊz ræɡ/
Definition
A small piece of cloth or tissue used for wiping the nose.
Examples
1. He pulled out a nose-rag to wipe away the cold symptoms.
2. In a pinch, she used her shirt as a nose-rag when there were no tissues available.
Meaning
Nose-rag refers to a simple, often makeshift cloth, typically used for cleaning one’s nose, especially when one has a cold or runs out of tissues.
Synonyms
handkerchief
tissue
rag
