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nubble

[ nuhb-uhl ]

noun

  1. a small lump or piece.
  2. a small knob or protuberance.


nubble

/ ˈnʌbəl /

noun

  1. a small lump
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈnubbly, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nubble1

1810–20; nub + -le (diminutive suffix)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nubble1

C19: diminutive of nub
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Example Sentences

But the jest did not cheer the gloom of the marooned on Cod Lead Nubble.

Ten minutes later a rival blaze mounted to the heavens from a distant part of Cod Lead Nubble.

"Uncommon fash'nubble et makes the beach look, sir, a'ready," added Peter.

He's fash'nubble, o' cou'se; but very conformable, considerin'—very conformable.

A round nubble about 14 mile in diameter, of sharp, rocky bottom having about 40 fathoms over it.

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