nib

• Nom désignant la pointe métallique d'une plume ou d'un stylo qui écrit, ou encore le bec saillant et corné d'un oiseau.

A noun referring to the writing point of a pen, or the horny projecting mouth of a bird.

1. Pen pointB1formal

   The pointed metal part of a pen that comes into contact with the paper to dispense ink.

   Pointe de plume

   • The nib of his fountain pen was made of gold.
   • She carefully cleaned the nib after writing.
   • He replaced the damaged nib with a new one.

   Synonymespointtip

2. Bird's beakB2formal

   The hard, projecting mouthpart of a bird, used for eating and grooming.

   bec d'oiseau

   • The bird used its nib to crack open the seed.
   • A parrot's nib is strong enough to break nuts.
   • The chick's nib was still soft and small.

   Synonymesbeakbillnebrostrum