noun🔗SharePlume, pointeThe 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. "L'encre coulait doucement de la plume du stylo alors que j'écrivais le mot de remerciement.stationeryutensilwritingitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBecThe bill or beak of a bird; the neb."The small bird used its delicate nib to pick up a crumb of bread. "Le petit oiseau utilisa son bec délicat pour ramasser une miette de pain.animalbirdpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImpuretés, particules de poussièreBits 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. "La porte fraîchement peinte présentait quelques impuretés visibles sur sa surface, ce qui la rendait rugueuse au toucher.appearancematerialqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrué de cacaoA piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean."The chocolatier carefully selected the best nibs for his new dark chocolate blend. "Le chocolatier a soigneusement sélectionné le meilleur grué de cacao pour son nouveau mélange de chocolat noir.foodsubstanceplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlume, pointeA small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong."The nib of my fountain pen is scratchy, so it doesn't write smoothly. "La plume de mon stylo-plume est rugueuse, donc il n'écrit pas facilement.writingstationerypointpartthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMancheOne 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. "Le fermier a ajusté le manche sur le manche de la faux pour obtenir une meilleure prise avant de couper l'herbe haute.agricultureutensilpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTimonThe shaft of a wagon."The farmer checked the wagon's nib to ensure it was strong enough to haul the heavy load of hay. "Le fermier a vérifié le timon de la charrette pour s'assurer qu'il était assez solide pour tirer la lourde charge de foin.vehicleparttechnicalmachineagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉquiper (une plume)To fit (a pen) with a nib."He needed to nib his fountain pen before he could start writing his letter. "Il a dû équiper son stylo plume avant de pouvoir commencer à écrire sa lettre.stationerywritingutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
