neb

¹

[ neb ]

noun

, Scot.

1. a bill or beak, as of a bird.
2. the nose, especially of an animal.
3. the tip or pointed end of anything.
4. the nib of a pen.
5. Obsolete. a person's mouth.

Neb.

²

abbreviation for

1. Nebraska.

NEB

¹

abbreviation for

1. New English Bible
2. (the former) National Enterprise Board

neb

²

/ nɛb /

noun

1. the peak of a cap
2. the beak of a bird or the nose or snout of an animal
3. a person's mouth or nose
4. the projecting part or end of anything
5. 1. a peak, esp in N England
   2. a prominent gritstone overhang

Word History and Origins

Origin of neb¹

before 900; Middle English nebbe, Old English nebb, cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German nebbe, Old Norse nef. See nib

Word History and Origins

Origin of neb¹

Old English nebb ; related to Old Norse nef, Old High German snabul (German Schnabel )

Example Sentences

Neither player made it to Omaha, Neb., for the College World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

The “So What” and “Raise Your Glass” singer has momentarily put her tour on hold, announcing over the weekend that she has pushed back shows in Lincoln, Neb.;

From Los Angeles Times

“I was born in West Point, Neb., and lived in Butte, a small town of 400 where community was a way of life,” said Walz, 60.

From Los Angeles Times

The problem, for Republicans, is that Walz, a folksy, straight-talking politician who grew up in Valentine, Neb., has many qualities that veer outside stereotypes of the progressive Democratic urban elite: He is a veteran who served in the Army National Guard for 24 years.

From Los Angeles Times

The Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Neb., and the Pérez Art Museum Miami have also quietly put plans to stage Wiley’s work on hold.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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