nounπShareThe tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper."The ink flowed smoothly from the pen's nib as I wrote the thank you note. "stationeryutensilwritingitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bill or beak of a bird; the neb."The small bird used its delicate nib to pick up a crumb of bread. "animalbirdpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces."The freshly painted door had a few noticeable nibs on its surface, making it feel rough to the touch. "appearancematerialqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean."The chocolatier carefully selected the best nibs for his new dark chocolate blend. "foodsubstanceplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong."The nib of my fountain pen is scratchy, so it doesn't write smoothly. "writingstationerypointpartthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the handles projecting from a scythe snath."The farmer adjusted the nib on the scythe snath to get a better grip before cutting the tall grass. "agricultureutensilpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shaft of a wagon."The farmer checked the wagon's nib to ensure it was strong enough to haul the heavy load of hay. "vehicleparttechnicalmachineagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit (a pen) with a nib."He needed to nib his fountain pen before he could start writing his letter. "stationerywritingutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading