nib in French
nib in French is plume, bec — nib means the point of a pen or implement that meets the surface and passes ink onto paper.
nib in French
plume
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
bec
What does "nib" mean?
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noun The point of a pen or implement that meets the surface and passes ink onto paper.
"Slowly welling from the point of her gold nib, pale blue ink dissolved the full stop; for there her pen stuck; her eyes fixed, and tears slowly filled them."
- noun The beak of a bird.
- noun Specks of dust or other trapped matter causing flaws in a painted or varnished finish.
- noun A small piece of roasted cocoa bean with its shell removed.
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nib in a sentence
- Slowly welling from the point of her gold nib, pale blue ink dissolved the full stop; for there her pen stuck; her eyes fixed, and tears slowly filled them.
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What is "nib" in French?
"nib" in French is plume, bec. nib means: The point of a pen or implement that meets the surface and passes ink onto paper.
Are there other ways to say "nib" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "nib": plume, bec.
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