Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 33 compound words that contain nib. The most common are listed below. Open nib in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- nib penA pen, usually a fountain pen, but formerly often a dip pen, in which the ink flows through a narrow gap in a nib, usually metal, by capillary action.
- nib sugarA product of refined white sugar that is very coarse, hard, opaque white, and does not melt at temperatures typically used for baking.
- nib pensplural of nib pen: A pen, usually a fountain pen, but formerly often a dip pen, in which the ink flows through a narrow gap in a nib, usually metal, by capillary action.
- nib sugarsplural of nib sugar: A product of refined white sugar that is very coarse, hard, opaque white, and does not melt at temperatures typically used for baking.
- nib-coveA gentleman.
Compound words 33
- niblickA metal-headed golf club with a large highly lofted head. Replaced by a sand iron or wedge in a modern set of clubs.
- nibbyFull of nibs.
- niblikeResembling or characteristic of the nib of a pen.
- niblessWithout a nib.
- nibberAn instrument for cutting the nib of a pen.
- nibmeisterA technician who customizes, fine-tunes, or repairs fountain pen nibs.
- renibTo supply (a pen) with a new nib.
- nibbleTo take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, of (something).
- nibblingThe act or sound of one who nibbles.
- nibbledsimple past and past participle of nibble