NIB
ˌɛn aɪ ˈbiː
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Definition of NIB - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: new in boxRareitem that is still in its original boxRare
  • I bought a phone that was NIB from the store.
sealed unopened
2.
acr: National Investment BankTECH.government-owned bank for funding national projectsTECH.
  • The NIB supports green energy investments.
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boxconditionmintneworiginalpackagingpristineunusedagencybankcorporationentity

Terms with NIB included in their meaning

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felt-tip penn.
marker pen
pen with quick-drying ink and felt nib
fountain penn.
writing
pen with ink reservoir feeding the nib
nebn.
writing
nib of a pen
rollerballn.
writing
pen with a spherical nib for smooth writing
nibbedadj.
pointed
having a nib or point
nibbedadj.
philately
of a stamp with damaged perforation nib

Examples of NIB in a sentence

  • Collectors value NIB toys for their pristine condition.
  • NIB approved funding for the new highway.
  • The NIB announced a new loan program.

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  1. French:neuf en boîte, Banque nationale d'investissement, ...
  2. German:OVP, National Investment Bank, ...
  3. Italian:nuovo nella confezione originale, BNI, ...
  4. Spanish:sin abrir en su caja original, BNI, ...
  5. Portuguese:novo na caixa, BNI, ...
  6. Chinese:全新未拆封, 国家投资银行, ...
  7. Japanese:未開封の箱入り新品, 国立投資銀行, ...
  8. Arabic:جديد في العلبة, البنك الوطني للاستثمار, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָדָשׁ בְּקוּפְסָה, בַּנְק הַשְׁקָעוֹת לְאוּמִי, ...
  10. Russian:новый в коробке, ГНИБ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:новий в коробці, ДІБ, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल बॉक्स में नया, राष्ट्रीय निवेश बैंक, ...
nib
nɪb
nibbednibbing
nib: pointed end of a pen for writing
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Definition of nib - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
writingpointed end of a pen for writing
  • She dipped the nib into the inkwell before writing..
point tip
2.
shapesmall pointed part or projection
  • The nib of the tool was very sharp.
point prong tip
3.
cocoaRaresmall bits of cocoa beansRare
  • She sprinkled nibs on her dessert.
kernel seed

Verb

tr.
writingRareUKsharpen the tip of a penRareUK
  • Before writing, she carefully nibbed the quill with a small knife.
hone sharpen whet
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Images of nib

  • nib: pointed end of a pen for writing
    pointed end of a pen for writing
  • nib: small pointed part or projection
    small pointed part or projection
  • nib: small bits of cocoa beans
    small bits of cocoa beans

Expressions with nib

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pen nibn.
metal point of a pen that contacts the writing surface
He carefully replaced the pen nib to improve his fountain pen's performance..

Origin of nib

Unknown, possibly related to nibble (to bite)

Terms related to nib

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ballpointfountain peninkmarkerpenquillstyluswritingapexcorneredgeend

Examples of nib in a sentence

  • He carefully cleaned the nib after each use.
  • The nib of the pen broke while writing.
  • She admired the intricate nib on the antique quill.
  • The chef added cocoa nibs to the cake batter.
  • Nibs are often used in gourmet chocolate recipes.
  • She nibbled the quill before starting the calligraphy.

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  1. French:pointe, aiguiser, ...
  2. German:Federspitze, anspitzen, ...
  3. Italian:pennino, affilare, ...
  4. Spanish:plumilla, afilar, ...
  5. Portuguese:bico, afiar, ...
  6. Chinese:笔尖, 削尖, ...
  7. Japanese:ペン先, ペン先を尖らせる, ...
  8. Arabic:رِيشَة, بَرَى القلم, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹד עֵט, לְחַדֵּד אֶת חוֹד הָעֵט, ...
  10. Russian:перо, точить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перо, заточувати, ...
  12. Hindi:निब, नोक को तेज करना, ...
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