nubble
Americannoun
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a small lump or piece.
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a small knob or protuberance.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nubbly adjective
Etymology
Origin of nubble
Example Sentences
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When I help her to the toilet, I feel the nubbles of her spine, the tender wings of her shoulders.
From Salon
Experts told me the ideal candidates are those who are already reasonably fit, exercise regularly, eat sensibly and just want to address an unwanted nubble here or there.
From New York Times
Delicate smells were drifting by, The sharp nose flaired them heedfully: Partridges in the clover stubble, Crouched in a ring for the stoat to nubble.
From Project Gutenberg
That little nubble almost west, sticking up so black against the sunset's Seal Island.
From Project Gutenberg
A round nubble about 14 mile in diameter, of sharp, rocky bottom having about 40 fathoms over it.
From Project Gutenberg
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