noun🔗SharePointe, plumeThe 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. "L'artiste a soigneusement nettoyé les pointes de peinture sur ses couteaux à palette après avoir terminé la fresque.stationerywritingutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBecThe bill or beak of a bird; the neb."The baby bird opened its tiny nibs, chirping loudly for food. "Le bébé oiseau ouvrit son minuscule bec, gazouillant bruyamment pour de la nourriture.birdanimalpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImpuretés, défautsBits 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. "La porte fraîchement peinte a été ruinée par de minuscules impuretés de poussière qui ont rendu la surface rugueuse.appearancematerialqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrué de cacaoA piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean."I sprinkled some cocoa nibs on my yogurt for a crunchy, chocolatey flavor. "J'ai saupoudré du grué de cacao sur mon yaourt pour une saveur croquante et chocolatée.foodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBout, pointeA small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong."The artist carefully cleaned the nibs of his calligraphy pens before starting his drawing. "L'artiste a soigneusement nettoyé les pointes de ses stylos de calligraphie avant de commencer son dessin.partthingpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManchesOne of the handles projecting from a scythe snath."The farmer gripped the nibs of the scythe tightly, preparing to cut the tall grass. "Le fermier serra fermement les manches de la faux, se préparant à couper les hautes herbes.partutensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTimonThe 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. "Le fermier a vérifié le timon de son chariot pour s'assurer qu'il était suffisamment solide pour tirer la lourde charge de foin.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImportant, prétentieux(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." "Depuis qu'elle a été promue, elle se prend pour une importante au bureau.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMoi-même(19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self."He always puts his nibs before others, which makes it difficult to work with him. "Il se met toujours lui-même avant les autres, ce qui rend difficile de travailler avec lui.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn valet retourné par le donneurA jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob)"Two for his nibs."Deux pour son valet.gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
