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BNC: 24985 COCA: 28411

nib

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
nib /ˈnɪb/ noun
plural nibs
nib
/ˈnɪb/
noun
plural nibs
Learner's definition of NIB
[count]
: the pointed metal tip of a pen钢笔尖
BNC: 24985 COCA: 28411
1
: bill, beak
2
a
: the sharpened point of a quill pen
b
: pen point
also : each of the two divisions of a pen point
3
: a small pointed or projecting part

Synonyms

Example Sentences

a finch cracking seeds in its nib make sure the nib has been sharpened before you try to cut anything
Recent Examples on the Web Snoopy is joining the deep space adventure, too, along with a pen nib from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in California. Ann Albers, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Worcester, Massachusetts, resident William Safer leans into the vintage, citing his Sheaffer Lifetime Triumph fountain pen, with a conical nib. Nancy Olson, Forbes, 27 June 2022 The pen is crafted from blended and turned acrylic in a mix of tawny shades, and its cushion cap closure provides a second seal to ensure an at-the-ready nib. Nancy Olson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021 There are no moving parts in the Pilot Explorer’s 0.75-inch-long stainless-steel nib. Rob Verger, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2020 Tattooed atop his right pointer finger is a fountain pen nib. John Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2019 Tom’s useless nib of conscience, his wavering fealty to the big lie, and his undisciplined cowardice ruin the act. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2019 The 13-part fountain pen series culminated in a July shootout between a Jinhao Flower and an Ohto Dude, which easily won for its ultrasmooth nib. Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2019 Not to be overlooked: Cocoa nib cannoli, and the fact that beer and wine is under $10 a glass. Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 3 July 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of neb

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of nib was in 1583
BNC: 24985 COCA: 28411

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