Meaning of the word nib in English

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nib

US /nɪb/
UK /nɪb/
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Noun

1.

the pointed end part of a pen, which distributes the ink on the writing surface

Example:
The calligrapher carefully selected a flexible nib for the intricate script.
She dipped the nib into the inkwell and began to write.
2.

a bird's beak or bill

Example:
The robin used its sharp nib to peck at the seeds.
The parrot cleaned its nib on the perch.
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