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nib

/nɪb/ noun · British & US
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What does nib mean?

noun

A small pointed or rounded metal point, typically at the end of a pen or pencil, used for writing or drawing. A small pointed or rounded piece of metal used for nibbling or cutting.

Example

"The pen's nib scratched across the page, leaving a faint line."

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