Nib

Pronunciation: /nɪb/

Definitions of nib

noun the pointed end part of a pen or tool used for writing or drawing

Example Sentences

A1 I used a nib to write a letter.

A2 The nib of the pen was very sharp.

B1 The calligrapher carefully selected a nib for her work.

B2 The fountain pen's nib needed to be replaced.

C1 The nib of the paintbrush was worn down from constant use.

C2 The nib of the stylus allowed for precise drawing on the tablet.

Examples of nib in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully dipped the nib of the calligraphy pen into the ink before starting to write.

informal I love using my fountain pen with the fancy nib for writing letters.

slang I accidentally smudged the nib of my marker while doodling in class.

figurative The detective felt like he was on the nib of a crucial breakthrough in the case.

Grammatical Forms of nib

• past tense: nibbed
• plural: nibs
• comparative: more nib
• superlative: most nib
• present tense: nibs
• future tense: will nib
• perfect tense: have nibbed
• continuous tense: is nibbing
• singular: nib
• positive degree: nib
• infinitive: to nib
• gerund: nibbing
• participle: nibbed

Origin and Evolution of nib

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nib' originated from the Old English word 'neb', which meant the pointed end of a pen or quill.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nib' came to specifically refer to the writing tip of a pen or pencil, rather than just the pointed end in general.