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nosing
CIDE DICTIONARY
nosing, n.
That part of the treadboard of a stair which projects over the riser; hence, any like projection, as the projecting edge of a molding. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
nosing, n. a rounded edge of a step, moulding, etc., or a metal shield for it.
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