Noun: nib nib- The writing point of a pen
"He carefully replaced the pen nib to ensure smooth writing";
- pen nib
- Horny projecting mouth of a bird
"The parrot used its nib to crack open the seed";
- beak, bill, neb, pecker
Derived forms: nibs
Type of: mouth, point
Part of: bird, birdie [informal], pen
Encyclopedia: Nib