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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

If mortgage rates fell to zero, a good chunk of California would still remain unaffordable to the typical house hunter.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
So far, the cornerbacks have played sticky coverage, caused numerous turnovers and given up few chunk plays in 11-on-11 or 7-on-7 scrimmages.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Lipofuscin is essentially cellular garbage (clumps of oxidized proteins and fats that cells can no longer break down).

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
These approaches include molecules designed to clear these protein clumps or reduce their production, as well as molecules that can stop them from aggregating.

— Sunil Kumar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Definition of clump

Noun

Use your hands to break the block of tofu into craggy hunks (about the size of strawberries).

— Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
More footage shot inside the disco shows the Real Madrid hunk grabbing Exposito, dipping her down and giving her a big kiss in front of everyone.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of hunk

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Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Walker chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore his cap backward just like Hall of Famer and Derby great Ken Griffey Jr.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of wad

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The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Battered metal is as crucial to his kit as conventional drum sounds, and even his tonal elements feel as malleable as wrung-out sponges or wet lumps of clay.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

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
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

Definition of glob

Noun

Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.

— Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
In an era when automakers seem determined to replace every knob and switch with a touchscreen command, even small dedicated controls deserve recognition.

— Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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