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    nub
    /nʌb/

    noun

    • 1. the crux or central point of a matter: "the nub of the problem lies elsewhere"
    • 2. a small lump or protuberance: "he pressed down on the two nubs on top of the phone"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Nub is a noun that means the most important or basic part of something. Learn how to use it in sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nubNub Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Nub is a noun that means a knob, lump, or the main point of a matter. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases containing nub from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › nubNUB Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the point, gist, or heart of something. a knob or protuberance. a lump or small piece: a nub of coal; a nub of pencil. a small mass of fibers produced on a card, dyed brilliant colors, and introduced into yarn during the spinning process. nub. / nʌb / noun. a small lump or protuberance. a small piece or chunk. the point or gist.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNUB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Nub is a noun that means the central and most basic part of a situation, problem, or argument. It can also mean a small lump, a piece, a knot, or a fibrous mass in yarn.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNUB | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Nub is a noun that means the most important or basic part of something. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionnub noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    the nub (of something) the central or essential point of a situation, problem, etc. The nub of the matter is that business is declining. She’s too selfish to help.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nubNub - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A nub is a little piece of something, especially one that sticks out. The raised rubber buttons on your TV remote control are nubs. Tiny lumps or bits are nubs, like the nubs on tree branches that will become buds in the spring, or the nubs on a crocheted blanket, little woven bumps.