nubs

[US]/[nʌbs]/
[UK]/[nʌbs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small rounded projection or thickening.; A short piece of rope or string.; A knob or protuberance on a surface.

Phrases & Collocations

stubborn nubs

gnawing nubs

small nubs

frayed nubs

wooden nubs

finding nubs

holding nubs

sharp nubs

lost nubs

tattered nubs

Example Sentences

the old tree had only a few nubs where branches used to grow.

he gripped the nubs of the steering wheel tightly.

the climber used the rock nubs to pull himself upward.

the dog chewed on the rope nubs left by the children.

the furniture had wooden nubs to protect the floor.

the cactus had sharp nubs along its stem.

the child collected interesting nubs from the beach.

the sculptor used nubs of clay to create texture.

the old doorknob was missing its handle, leaving only nubs.

the trail markers were small nubs of brightly colored plastic.

the weathered statue had broken nubs where limbs once were.

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