nib

nib

noun \ˈnib\

Definition of NIB

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

Examples of NIB

1. <a finch cracking seeds in its nib>
2. <make sure the nib has been sharpened before you try to cut anything>

Origin of NIB

probably alteration of neb

First Known Use: 1585

Related to NIB

Synonyms: bill, neb, beak

Related Words: mouth; muzzle; mandible, maw, maxilla

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Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with NIB

bib, crib, drib, fib, gib, glib, Hib, jib, lib, rib, sib, squib