nub
5 points
English
3 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #41,800
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/nˈʌb/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural nubs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a small piece
a small lump or protuberance
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)