What is another word for Snifting?

Pronunciation: [snˈɪftɪŋ] (IPA)

Snifting is a term used to describe the action of smelling or inhaling deeply. It is often associated with the appreciation of aromas, such as in wine tasting. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this action, such as sniffing, nosing, scenting, and whiffing. Sniffing and nosing are often used in the context of evaluating the aroma of a beverage or food, while scenting refers to the act of detecting a smell in the air. Whiffing, on the other hand, is typically associated with detecting a sudden, fleeting smell. Regardless of the word used, all suggest taking in a deep breath to fully appreciate a scent.

What are the antonyms for Snifting?

  • v.

    sniff
    • hold nose
    • .

Usage examples for Snifting

The valves that are operated automatically, or from the motion of the parts, are the slide and expansion valves, the suction and delivery and check valves of all pumps, the air pump bucket valves, the Snifting valves, and the ship's side overboard discharge valves.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose
I really think that if my thoughts and feelings were shut up completely within me, I should burst in a week, like a steam engine without a Snifting-clack, now called by the grander name of a safety-valve.
"Maria Edgeworth"
Helen Zimmern

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