Pronunciation: [ʃˈɑːpnə͡ʊzd] (IPA) 
The word "sharpnosed" is spelled with an 'e' in the middle, but it is not pronounced. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ʃɑːpnoʊzd/. The '-ar-' phoneme is represented by '/ɑː/' and the '-o-' phoneme is represented by '/oʊ/'. The letter 'e' in the middle of the word is silent, which makes it easier to pronounce. This word is commonly used to describe someone who has a sharp or pointed nose.
The term "sharpnosed" is an adjective that describes someone or something characterized by having a pointed and well-defined nose. When referring to a person, it suggests that their nose is slender, angular, or prominent, emphasizing the sharpness of its shape. It can indicate a bodily feature that is aesthetically appealing, striking, or distinctive.
Within the context of animals, "sharpnosed" refers to creatures with noses that are narrow and finely curved, often ending in a pointed tip. This attribute is commonly observed among species such as birds of prey, specifically the beaks of hawks, eagles, and falcons, aiding in their exceptional vision and hunting capabilities. Likewise, certain mammals like dogs, wolves, or foxes may be described as sharpnosed, portraying a sense of alertness and keen sense of smell.
Furthermore, "sharpnosed" can be metaphorically employed to depict someone who possesses a keen intuition or exceptional perceptiveness. In this sense, it characterizes an individual who readily detects minute details, observes subtleties, and is quick to understand situations or people. The term is associated with being astute, perceptive, and shrewd, much like someone who can effectively interpret people's words, gestures, or motivations with accuracy.
Overall, "sharpnosed" describes a distinctive physical feature, intuition, or ability possessed by both individuals and animals, highlighting their perceptiveness, distinguished appearance, or sharpness of senses.
The word "sharpnosed" is a compound word that combines two separate terms: "sharp" and "nosed".
"Sharp" derives from the Old English word "scearp", which means "having a cutting edge" or "keen". This term evolved from the Proto-Germanic root "*skarpaz" and is related to words in other Germanic languages such as Dutch "scherp" and German "scharf".
"Nosed" is derived from the Old English word "nosu", which means "nose" and is related to the Old Norse word "nös". This term has Indo-European roots, with similar words found in many other Indo-European languages, such as Latin "nasus" and Greek "nasos".
When combined, "sharp" and "nosed" form "sharpnosed", which describes someone or something with a pointed or distinctive nose.
