Meaning of the word nub in English
What does nub mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nub
US /nʌb/
UK /nʌb/
Noun
1.
a small lump or protuberance
Example:
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The old tree had several gnarled nubs where branches had been cut off.
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He pointed to a small nub on the remote control.
2.
the central point or core of a matter; the gist
Example:
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Let's get to the nub of the problem.
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The report quickly got to the nub of the argument.