nib

Meanings

• Noun

  A small tip or point, as of a pen or pencil.

  - "He took the nib of his pen and began to write."
  - "The artist dipped her brush into the ink and then into the nib."

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Pronunciation

1. /nɪb/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89033113"

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Synonyms

thole

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Variants

List of all variants of nib that leads to same result
nib , nibs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English nīf, nibbe, probably related to nibban 'to nibble' or nibbian 'to gnaw'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nib' has been used since Old English.

2. Some fountain pens have interchangeable nibs to allow users to switch between different line widths.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calligraphy: The art of creating decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.

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Culture

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In calligraphy, the nib is an essential tool used to create beautiful and intricate letterforms. It is often made of metal and shaped to form a specific point or edge.

How to Memorize "nib"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pen or pencil with a small, pointed tip, called the nib.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nib' with the tip of a pen or pencil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Nib' stands for 'Never Ignore Beginnings' - remember the small beginning of a pen or pencil is called the nib.

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