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nub

noun \ˈnəb\

: a small piece or end : a small part that sticks out

Full Definition of NUB

: knob, lump

: nubbin

: gist, point <the nub of the problem>

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Origin of NUB

alteration of English dialect knub, probably from Low German knubbe

First Known Use: 1727

Related to NUB

Synonyms: blob, chunk, clod, clot, clump, dollop, glob, gob, gobbet, hunk, knob, lump, nubble, nugget, wad

Rhymes with NUB

bub, blub, chub, club, cub, drub, dub, flub, grub, hub, pub, rub, schlub, scrub, shrub, slub, snub, stub, sub, tub

NUB Defined for Kids

nub

noun \ˈnəb\

Definition of NUB for Kids

: a small rounded part that sticks out from something <These shoes have nubs on the bottom to prevent slipping.>

: a small piece or end that remains after something has been removed or worn away <a nub of pencil>

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