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nubble

noun

ˈnə-bəl

Definition of nubble

as in chunk

a small uneven mass dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery

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Noun

But a cosmetic Chemical peel didn’t solve the question of how to use the space; the company set aside a chunk of it for a three-floor public showroom of industrial innovations.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
The biggest chunk of the funding, $150 million, is going toward cap and stitch treatment.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Heated air can only flow freely through the laundry to dry your clothing if the dryer drum spins, allowing the clothing to tumble repeatedly rather than settling into a clump at the bottom of the machine.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Rings are not always uniform, and JWST might simply have cut through a denser clump.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of clump

Noun

Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hunk

Noun

Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Even after 25 years, Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro’s series about an anthropomorphic milkshake, french fry container, and a wad of meat wasting their days in suburban New Jersey remains one of Adult Swim’s most recognizable properties.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of wad

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Experts recommend seeing a doctor promptly for any lump, swelling, pain or change in a testicle.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Martinez told legislators at a hearing this year how his wife had found a lump in her breast and asked for an appointment with her longtime caregiver at Kaiser to examine it.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026

Definition of glob

Noun

The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.

— Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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