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Nose

By Steve Cave, About.com

Glossary Nose OG
Definition: The nose of a skateboard is the front section of the skateboard deck, past the front two screws.

On many skateboards, the nose and the tail will have different shapes or concaves, so remembering the difference between the nose and the tail of a skateboard is important. Often skateboarders will use special brightly colored hardware for the front two screws by the nose so as to help tell the nose easily at a glance.

Also Known As: tip, front
Examples:
"Cainan took a big chunk out of the nose of his skateboard when he smacked into the curb."

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