noun Download 🔗Share The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper. Examples : "The artist carefully cleaned the paint nibs on her palette knives after finishing the mural. " stationery writing utensil item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The bill or beak of a bird; the neb. Examples : "The baby bird opened its tiny nibs, chirping loudly for food. " bird animal part anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces. Examples : "The freshly painted door was ruined by tiny nibs of dust that made the surface feel rough. " appearance material quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean. Examples : "I sprinkled some cocoa nibs on my yogurt for a crunchy, chocolatey flavor. " food plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong. Examples : "The artist carefully cleaned the nibs of his calligraphy pens before starting his drawing. " part thing point Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the handles projecting from a scythe snath. Examples : "The farmer gripped the nibs of the scythe tightly, preparing to cut the tall grass. " part utensil agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The shaft of a wagon. Examples : "The farmer checked the nibs of his wagon to make sure they were strong enough to haul the heavy load of hay. " vehicle part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person. Examples : ""Ever since she got promoted, she's been acting like she's somebody's nibs around the office." " person character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self. Examples : "He always puts his nibs before others, which makes it difficult to work with him. " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob) Examples : "Two for his nibs." game sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading