Definition of Nib

1. Noun. The writing point of a pen.

Exact synonyms: Pen Nib
Group relationships: Pen
Generic synonyms: Point

2. Noun. Horny projecting mouth of a bird.
Exact synonyms: Beak, Bill, Neb, Pecker
Group relationships: Bird
Specialized synonyms: Cere
Generic synonyms: Mouth
Derivative terms: Beak, Peck, Peck

Definition of Nib

1. n. A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong.

2. v. t. To furnish with a nib; to point; to mend the point of; as, to nib a pen.

Definition of Nib

1. to provide with a penpoint [v NIBBED, NIBBING, NIBS]

Medical Definition of Nib

1. 1. A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong. "The little nib or fructifying principle." 2. The bill or beak of a bird; the neb. 3. The points of a pen; also, the pointed part of a pen; a short pen adapted for insertion in a holder. 4. One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, the shaft of a wagon. Origin: A variabt of neb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Nib Pictures

Click any thumbnail below to go to the full-sized version of that picture or photo:

Loading...

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nib

niacinamide
niacinamides
niacins
niacin deficiency
niacin test
Niagara
Niagara Falls
niagara period
Niagara River
nialamide
nialamide
nialamides
Niamey
niasome
nib (current term)
nib (current term)
nibbed
nibbing
nibble
nibble
nibbled
nibbler
nibblers
nibbles
nibbling
nibblings
Nibelung
Nibelungenlied
niblick
niblicks

Other Resources Relating to: Nib

Search for Nib on Dictionary.com!Search for Nib on Thesaurus.com!Search for Nib on Google!Search for Nib on Wikipedia!

Search