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nib

nib [ nib ] (plural nibs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. metal writing tip of pen: a shaped detachable metal tip on the end of a pen such as a fountain pen, by means of which the ink is transferred to the paper

2. sharp point: a sharp point or tip, especially the sharpened end of a quill pen

3. birds 
Same as  beak (sense 1)


[Late 16th century. Variant of neb]
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