nib
Example Sentences
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Writing with the German-made pen, Tepper says, is “almost like riding a wild horse” because it’s a larger pen with an extremely smooth nib.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
The enormous patina-green fountain pen juts over the sidewalk on F Street, two blocks from the White House, its gold nib pointing down at the front doors like a command.
From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023
Then carve the outline with the Speedball Lino, V nib.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022
Importantly, the knife was used to adjust the nib of the writing instrument when it became dull after much use.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2022
Two: Dip the nib completely into the ink.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
