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Vocabulary Entry
nub
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small knob or protuberance.
Example Sentences
"The nub of the pencil was too short to use."
"She noticed a nub on the surface of the wood."
"The fabric had a small nub that caught her attention."
V
verb
To remove or break off the tip of something.
Example Sentences
"He decided to nub the end of the candle for better burning."
"She nubs the edges of the clay to smooth out the surface."
"The artists often nub their paintbrushes to create fine details."