Plural of nib
regular plural
The plural of nib is nibs.
Forms of nib
| Singular | nib /nɪb/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | nibs |
| Countable | countable |
Nibs in a sentence
- Adding nibs as a scrubbing agent to soap is easy and creates a luxurious experience.2024, Raven Hanna, One Cacao Tree, page 130. From the entry nibby
- Nibs can be scratchy in soap, so this may not be best for delicate areas.2024, Raven Hanna, One Cacao Tree, page 130. From the entry nibby
- Nibs never would have quilled a seriph to sheepskin.1939 May 4, James Joyce, Finnegans Wake, London: Faber and Faber Limited, →OCLC; republished London: Faber & Faber Limited, 1960, →OCLC…. From the entry quill
- You may also know that, during intermission, Paul and Linda were summoned to a room behind the royal box for a private chat with her nibs.1983 June 5, “OFFSTAGE”, in Chicago Tribune. From the entry nibs
Meaning of nib
- noun The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
- noun A bird's beak.
- noun Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
Questions about the plural of nib
- What is the plural of nib?
- The plural of nib is nibs.
- Is nib countable?
- Nib is a countable noun.
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