NIB

nib. Nib, n. a point of a pen, point, end, beak of a bird

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Nib (nĭb), n. [[A variabt of neb.]] 1. 1. A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong. “The little nib or fructifying principle.” Sir T. Browne.
2. 2. (Zoöl.) The bill or beak of a bird; the neb.
3. 3. The points of a pen; also, the pointed part of a pen; a short pen adapted for insertion in a holder.
4. 4. One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, , the shaft of a wagon.