nib
4 synonyms for nib, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The point of a pen or implement that meets the surface and passes ink onto paper.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From a variant of neb, perhaps due to association with nibble.
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