Nub
noun
The central or most important point of something.
The nub of his argument was that modern life lacks a moral dimension.
Often appears as...
- get to the nub
- the nub of the matter
noun
A small lump or piece of something, especially at the end or on the surface of something.
There's a nub on the end of the pencil.
Often appears as...
- nub of pencil
- nub of wood
noun
A small swirl in fabric, especially a type of wool produced by a certain breed of sheep.
The sweater is made from wool with tiny nubs that give it a textured surface.
Often appears as...
- nubs in fabric
- nubs in wool
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Technical
noun
The central or most important point of something.
The nub of his argument was that modern life lacks a moral dimension.
Often appears as...
- get to the nub
- the nub of the matter
noun
A small lump or piece of something, especially at the end or on the surface of something.
There's a nub on the end of the pencil.
Often appears as...
- nub of pencil
- nub of wood
noun
A small swirl in fabric, especially a type of wool produced by a certain breed of sheep.
The sweater is made from wool with tiny nubs that give it a textured surface.
Often appears as...
- nubs in fabric
- nubs in wool
Usage tips
Technical
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Central Importance
Used to emphasize the main point in an argument or discussion.
When debating, always focus on the nub of your point.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to refer to the heart of the matter, not necessarily a physical location.
We need to reach the nub of the issue before we can find a solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Often related to complex or abstract ideas, rather than concrete items.
The philosopher attempted to explain the nub of existence.
Pro Tip 1/3Central Importance
Used to emphasize the main point in an argument or discussion.
When debating, always focus on the nub of your point.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to refer to the heart of the matter, not necessarily a physical location.
We need to reach the nub of the issue before we can find a solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Often related to complex or abstract ideas, rather than concrete items.
The philosopher attempted to explain the nub of existence.
Pro Tip 1/3Central Importance
Used to emphasize the main point in an argument or discussion.
When debating, always focus on the nub of your point.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to refer to the heart of the matter, not necessarily a physical location.
We need to reach the nub of the issue before we can find a solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Often related to complex or abstract ideas, rather than concrete items.
The philosopher attempted to explain the nub of existence.
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Video examples
How to make work-life...
really getting to the nub of the issue the second observation I'd like to make is we need to face the truth that governments and corporations aren't going to solve this issue for us we should stop looking outside it's up to
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Compelling Models for...
which she takes when she feels headaches that are a remnant of a stroke she had a couple years ago and to my surprise she also showed me a small nub of rhino horn that a friend had given her many years
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The uncomplicated truth...
How many of you recognize this? It's the full structure of the clitoris. We think of the clitoris as this little pea-sized nub, but actually it extends deep into the body.
Video examples
How to make work-life...
really getting to the nub of the issue the second observation I'd like to make is we need to face the truth that governments and corporations aren't going to solve this issue for us we should stop looking outside it's up to
Video examples
Compelling Models for...
which she takes when she feels headaches that are a remnant of a stroke she had a couple years ago and to my surprise she also showed me a small nub of rhino horn that a friend had given her many years
Video examples
The uncomplicated truth...
How many of you recognize this? It's the full structure of the clitoris. We think of the clitoris as this little pea-sized nub, but actually it extends deep into the body.
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Quote examples
Anna Faris
American Actress
I used to sort of consider myself a feminist, an environmentalist, and I still have some of that in me, but I've done so many offensive comedies, I'm now worn down to a little nub of... nub of an activist.
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Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
I realised that if I wished to write about the dark and not allow for hope, people would recognise it as false - because hope is the nub of what we are.
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Heather Brooke
American Journalist
When you're a crime reporter, you see the nub of what life's about, and you don't have much patience for the falsity of politics.
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Anish Kapoor
Indian Artist
I feel the symbolic world is the nub of a problem for an artist.
Quote examples
Anna Faris
American Actress
I used to sort of consider myself a feminist, an environmentalist, and I still have some of that in me, but I've done so many offensive comedies, I'm now worn down to a little nub of... nub of an activist.
Quote examples
Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
I realised that if I wished to write about the dark and not allow for hope, people would recognise it as false - because hope is the nub of what we are.
Quote examples
Heather Brooke
American Journalist
When you're a crime reporter, you see the nub of what life's about, and you don't have much patience for the falsity of politics.
Quote examples
Anish Kapoor
Indian Artist
I feel the symbolic world is the nub of a problem for an artist.
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