nub Synonyms
nub Meaning
nub (n)
a small lump or protuberance
a small piece
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
nub (v. t.)
To push; to nudge; also, to beckon.
nub (n.)
A jag, or snag; a knob; a protuberance; also, the point or gist, as of a story.
nub Sentence Examples
- The climbers gripped the nub of rock firmly, propelling themselves upward.
- The artist's brush deftly painted the nub of the swan's beak, capturing its delicate curvature.
- The doctor carefully examined the patient's skin, searching for any suspicious nubs or bumps.
- The tree branch had a small nub that served as a convenient handhold.
- The sculptor meticulously carved the nubs of the statue's toes, giving it an intricate and realistic appearance.
- The hiker stumbled over a small nub of earth, breaking his stride.
- The sculptor's tools included a variety of chisels specifically designed for shaping nubs and crevices.
- The seamstress carefully stitched the nub of the button to the fabric, ensuring it would remain firmly attached.
- The carpenter sanded the nub of the wood smooth, eliminating any imperfections.
- The scientist used a microscope to examine the nubs of a sea sponge, revealing its intricate structure.
FAQs About the word nub
a small lump or protuberance, a small piece, the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experienceTo push; to nudge; also, to beckon., A
glob, hunk, knob, lump,chunk, wad, clump,piece, bit, nugget
No antonyms found.
The climbers gripped the nub of rock firmly, propelling themselves upward.
The artist's brush deftly painted the nub of the swan's beak, capturing its delicate curvature.
The doctor carefully examined the patient's skin, searching for any suspicious nubs or bumps.
The tree branch had a small nub that served as a convenient handhold.
