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nib

/nɪb/

Translations

nibnoun

nibs

/nɪb/

перо

The artist used a nib to create fine lines in the drawing.

Художник использовал перо, чтобы создать тонкие линии в рисунке.

наконечник

The pen's nib was damaged, making it difficult to write.

Наконечник ручки был поврежден, что затрудняло письмо.

Additional translations

Synonyms

writing point

pen point

nibverb

nibbed

Past Simple

nibbed

Past Participle

nibbing

Gerund

/nɪb/

покусывать

She tends to nib on her pen when she's thinking.

Она склонна покусывать ручку, когда думает.

грызть

The rabbit likes to nib on carrots.

Кролик любит грызть морковь.

Additional translations

надкусывать

Synonyms

nip at

take a bite

pick at

chew lightly

nibadjective

/nɪb/

Used attributively, chiefly in compounds or before nouns, to denote relation to the tip of a pen.

Definitions

nibnoun

The pointed metal tip of a pen, especially a fountain pen, that comes into contact with the writing surface.

She carefully replaced the nib of her fountain pen to ensure smooth writing.

A small pointed or projecting part of something.

The nib of the tool was used to etch fine details into the metal surface.

A small piece or fragment, especially of chocolate or cocoa.

He sprinkled cocoa nibs over the dessert for added texture and flavor.

The beak or bill of a bird (archaic).

The raven tapped its nib against the windowsill.

nibverb

To fit (a pen) with a nib or to fashion the nib of a pen.

The calligrapher carefully nibbed the quill before beginning the manuscript.

(Engineering) To cut or notch (sheet material) with a series of small overlapping cuts to allow it to be curved or shaped.

The technician needed to nib the aluminum sheet so that it would bend smoothly around the frame.

nibadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of the pointed metal tip of a pen.

He bought a nib cleaner to remove the dried ink.