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neb
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Neb (noun) means a beak, snout, or nose — of a bird, animal, or (informally) a person. Example: “The duck dipped its neb into the water.”
noun
1
A beak, snout, or nose — of a bird, animal, or (informally) a person.
"The duck dipped its neb into the water."
2
The nib or point of something, such as a pen.
"The neb of the fountain pen had worn thin."
How to use neb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for a beak, nose, or pointed tip.
When to use it
Chiefly Scots and northern English dialect today; rare in standard modern English.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Old English nebb ("beak, nose, face"), related to modern German Schnabel ("beak").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “neb” mean?
The word “neb” means a beak, snout, or nose — of a bird, animal, or (informally) a person. In plain terms, an old or dialect word for a beak, nose, or pointed tip.
How do you pronounce “neb”?
“Neb” is pronounced nehb (/nɛb/ in IPA).
How do you use “neb” in a sentence?
Here is “neb” used in a sentence: “The duck dipped its neb into the water.”
What part of speech is “neb”?
“Neb” is a noun.
Where does the word “neb” come from?
The word “neb” comes from Old English. From Old English nebb ("beak, nose, face"), related to modern German Schnabel ("beak").
How many meanings does “neb” have?
“Neb” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a beak, snout, or nose — of a bird, animal, or (informally) a person.
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