noun🔗ShareFeder, SpitzeThe tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper."The artist carefully cleaned the paint nibs on her palette knives after finishing the mural. "Die Künstlerin reinigte nach Fertigstellung des Wandgemäldes sorgfältig die Federn auf ihren Palettenmessern.stationerywritingutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnabelThe bill or beak of a bird; the neb."The baby bird opened its tiny nibs, chirping loudly for food. "Der kleine Vogel öffnete seinen winzigen Schnabel und zwitscherte laut nach Futter.birdanimalpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStaubpartikel, UnebenheitenBits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces."The freshly painted door was ruined by tiny nibs of dust that made the surface feel rough. "Die frisch gestrichene Tür wurde durch winzige Staubpartikel ruiniert, die die Oberfläche rau machten.appearancematerialqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKakaosplitterA piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean."I sprinkled some cocoa nibs on my yogurt for a crunchy, chocolatey flavor. "Ich habe Kakaosplitter auf meinen Joghurt gestreut, um einen knusprigen, schokoladigen Geschmack zu erhalten.foodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitze, ZinkenA small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong."The artist carefully cleaned the nibs of his calligraphy pens before starting his drawing. "Der Künstler reinigte sorgfältig die Spitzen seiner Kalligraphie-Stifte, bevor er mit seiner Zeichnung begann.partthingpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffeOne of the handles projecting from a scythe snath."The farmer gripped the nibs of the scythe tightly, preparing to cut the tall grass. "Der Bauer umklammerte die Griffe der Sense fest, um das hohe Gras zu schneiden.partutensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeichselThe shaft of a wagon."The farmer checked the nibs of his wagon to make sure they were strong enough to haul the heavy load of hay. "Der Bauer überprüfte die Deichsel seines Wagens, um sicherzustellen, dass sie stark genug war, um die schwere Heuladung zu ziehen.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWichtigtuer, Snob(after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person.""Ever since she got promoted, she's been acting like she's somebody's nibs around the office." "Seit ihrer Beförderung benimmt sie sich im Büro wie eine Wichtigtuerin.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIch selbst(19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self."He always puts his nibs before others, which makes it difficult to work with him. "Er stellt immer sich selbst vor andere, was die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm erschwert.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin vom Geber aufgedeckter BubeA jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob)"Two for his nibs."Zwei für seinen Buben.gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
