nib - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

nib

the hard, pointed part of a bird's beakthe hard, pointed part of a bird's beak

Examples

The sparrow used its nib to pick at the seeds.
The hawk's sharp nib tore through the prey's feathers.
The chick pecked gently with its small nib.

Synonyms

bill pecker neb beak

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nib

Plural

nibs

1

the hard, pointed part of a bird's beak

The sparrow used its nib to pick at the seeds.
The hawk's sharp nib tore through the prey's feathers.
The chick pecked gently with its small nib.
The crow cleaned its nib on the edge of a branch.
The parrot cracked the nut open with its strong nib.

Synonyms:

bill pecker neb beak

2

the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper

The calligrapher selected a fine nib to create delicate lines in the artwork.
She prefers fountain pens with broad nibs for writing bold and expressive letters.
The architect used a technical pen with a precise nib to draw detailed floor plans.
He adjusted the nib of his ballpoint pen to ensure a consistent flow of ink.
The artist experimented with different nib sizes to achieve varying textures and shading in the sketch.

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