nib
/nɪb/
noun
- The pointed metal part of a pen that touches the paper and delivers the ink.
- She dipped the nib of her fountain pen into the inkwell.
- The calligrapher replaced the old nib with a new, finer one.
- He pressed too hard and bent the nib of his favorite pen.
- A small pointed piece or end of something, especially a tool or object.
- The nib of the screwdriver was worn down from years of use.
- The pencil's nib broke off when it hit the floor.
- He carefully sharpened the nib of the chisel before carving.
- A small piece or bit, especially of a food like chocolate or coffee.
- The recipe calls for a handful of roasted coffee nibs.
- She sprinkled cocoa nibs over the top of the cake for crunch.
- He added chocolate nibs to the cookie dough for extra texture.
verb
- To cut or trim the end of something, especially a pen point.
- He carefully nibbed the reed pen to create a fine line.
- The craftsman nibbed the quill to make it write smoothly.
- She nibbed the tip of the fountain pen with a small file.
- To bite or nibble gently at something.
- The rabbit nibbed at the carrot in the garden.
- The fish nibbed at the bait but didn't take the hook.
- She nibbed her lip nervously while waiting for the test results.