nose-first

adj, adv — 2 senses

nose-first

adj

1

Having the nose first.

The speed and her heavy pack threatened her balance, but she caught herself before succumbing to an embarrassing nose-first topple to the earth.2013, Lindsay Buroker, Conspiracy: The Emperor's Edge:

nose-first

adv

1

With the nose first.

Bullets do not fly straight, nose-first, but move slowly around their long axis in flight (precession).2012, Martin J Dougherty, Sniper: SAS and Elite Forces Guide:, →ISBN:

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