How Do You Spell NIB?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪb] (IPA)

The word "nib" is spelled with the letters N, I, and B. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /nɪb/. The "n" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar nasal consonant, the "i" as a short vowel sound with a central position in the mouth, and the "b" as a voiced bilabial plosive consonant. The word "nib" can refer to the pointed end of a pen or a tool used for cutting or shaping.

NIB Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "nib" refers to a small, pointed instrument, typically made of metal or other durable material, that is used in writing instruments such as fountain pens, calligraphy pens, and some types of brush pens. The nib is responsible for transferring ink onto paper or a writing surface.

    A nib consists of a fine, sharpened tip that comes into contact with the paper. It has a slit running from the tip to the base, which allows it to hold and distribute the ink evenly as it is applied. Nibs are designed in various shapes and sizes to suit different writing styles and purposes. They can be round, flat, or pointed, giving writers the ability to produce a range of line widths and styles. The flexibility of a nib can affect the amount of ink flow and the pressure required to produce desired effects.

    Nibs are an essential component of writing instruments that rely on ink flow rather than a ball or rolling mechanism. They allow for more control and precision in writing, making them popular among calligraphers, artists, and pen enthusiasts. Nibs can often be removed and interchanged, allowing users to experiment with different line variations and ink types.

    In summary, a nib is a writing instrument component that dispenses ink onto a writing surface. It is typically pointed, made of metal, and has a slit for ink distribution. Nibs offer control and flexibility in producing various line widths and writing styles, making them an indispensable part of pens used for calligraphy and other precise writing applications.

  2. The point of anything, particularly of a pen; the beak of a bird.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NIB

Etymology of NIB

The word "nib" is derived from the Old English word "nibb", which means a beak or a point. This Old English word is related to the Old High German word "nabba" and the Middle Dutch word "nibbe", all of which also mean a beak or a pointed object. The sense of "nib" as it is used today, referring to the pointed end of a pen or quill, emerged in the early 18th century.

Similar spelling words for NIB

Plural form of NIB is NIBS

Conjugate verb Nib

CONDITIONAL

I would nib
you would nib
he/she/it would nib
we would nib
they would nib

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be nibbing
you would be nibbing
he/she/it would be nibbing
we would be nibbing
they would be nibbing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have nib
you would have nib
he/she/it would have nib
we would have nib
they would have nib

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been nibbing
you would have been nibbing
he/she/it would have been nibbing
we would have been nibbing
they would have been nibbing

FUTURE

I will nib
you will nib
he/she/it will nib
we will nib
they will nib

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be nibbing
you will be nibbing
he/she/it will be nibbing
we will be nibbing
they will be nibbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nibbed
you will have nibbed
he/she/it will have nibbed
we will have nibbed
they will have nibbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been nibbing
you will have been nibbing
he/she/it will have been nibbing
we will have been nibbing
they will have been nibbing

IMPERATIVE

you nib
we let´s nib

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nib

PAST

I nibbed
you nibbed
he/she/it nibbed
we nibbed
they nibbed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was nibbing
you were nibbing
he/she/it was nibbing
we were nibbing
they were nibbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

nibbed

PAST PERFECT

I had nibbed
you had nibbed
he/she/it had nibbed
we had nibbed
they had nibbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been nibbing
you had been nibbing
he/she/it had been nibbing
we had been nibbing
they had been nibbing

PRESENT

I nib
you nib
he/she/it nibs
we nib
they nib

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am nibbing
you are nibbing
he/she/it is nibbing
we are nibbing
they are nibbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

nibbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nibbed
you have nibbed
he/she/it has nibbed
we have nibbed
they have nibbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been nibbing
you have been nibbing
he/she/it has been nibbing
we have been nibbing
they have been nibbing

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