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nibbed

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a nib or point.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of a stamp: having the nib of its perforation removed or damaged.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

(used of pens) having a writing point or nib especially of a certain kind

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a broad-nibbed pen

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History

Etymology

From nib + -ed.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: gobach — having a nib or point