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- [nibz]
- /nɪbz/
- /nɪbz/
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- [nibz]
- /nɪbz/
Definitions of nibs word
- noun nibs the point of a pen, or either of its divisions. 1
- noun nibs a penpoint for insertion into a penholder. 1
- noun nibs a point of anything: a cutting tool with a diamond nib. 1
- noun nibs a bill or beak, as of a bird; neb. 1
- noun nibs any pointed extremity. 1
- noun nibs Metallurgy. a piece of sintered tungsten carbide used as a die for drawing wire or the like. (in powder metallurgy) a compact at any stage of its manufacture. 1
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Origin of nibs
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Nibs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nibs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nibs
noun nibs
- snout — the part of an animal's head projecting forward and containing the nose and jaws; muzzle.
- bill — A bill is a written statement of money that you owe for goods or services.
- mandible — the bone of the lower jaw.
- muzzle — the mouth, or end for discharge, of the barrel of a gun, pistol, etc.
- neb — a bill or beak, as of a bird.
Antonyms for nibs
noun nibs
- coin — A coin is a small piece of metal which is used as money.
- bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- birth — When a baby is born, you refer to this event as his or her birth.
- cause — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
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