noun
nib
Nib (noun) means the tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
noun
1
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
2
A bird's beak.
3
Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
4
A piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean.
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Etymology
From a variant of neb, perhaps due to association with nibble.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of nib?
"nib" (noun) means the tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
What are the different meanings of nib?
"nib" has 3 main meanings: 1. The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper; 2. A bird's beak; 3. Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.