nubble

noun

nub·​ble ˈnə-bəl How to pronounce nubble (audio)
Synonyms of nubblenext
: a small knob or lump
nubbly
ˈnə-b(ə-)lē How to pronounce nubble (audio)
adjective

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Examples of nubble in a Sentence

dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery

Word History

Etymology

diminutive of nub

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubble was in 1818

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nubbing cheat

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“Nubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubble. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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nubble

noun
nub·​ble ˈnəb-əl How to pronounce nubble (audio)
: a small knob or lump
nubbly
-(ə-)lē How to pronounce nubble (audio)
adjective
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