Antonyms for nubbin

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nuhb-in

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnʌb ɪn

Definition of nubbin

Origin : "stunted ear of corn," 1690s, American English diminutive of nub. General sense of "small piece" is from 1857.

As in kernel : noun seed, essence
As in nub : noun core, gist

Example sentences :

He warmed the remaining half-can of salmon and whittled at his nubbin of bread.
Extract from : « The Promise » by James B. Hendryx

Throwing a nubbin to the calf to catch the cow, as you say in Virginia, eh?
Extract from : « Shadows of Flames » by Amelie Rives

Not a stream, not a butte, not even a nubbin of rock varied the view.
Extract from : « The Plow-Woman » by Eleanor Gates

One must rescue Richard's head; it was not that nubbin of a head which goes with the Farnese one.
Extract from : « The President » by Alfred Henry Lewis

The Condor stretched his broad wings and settled himself comfortably on a nubbin of sandstone.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

Presently she walked into the little room, lit a nubbin of candle, and changed into her best clothes.
Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates

Chung wasn't built for times as hectic as the last few hours, and was worn to a nubbin.
Extract from : « Industrial Revolution » by Poul William Anderson

Lincoln quietly said to Seward: "This is the largest shucking for so small a nubbin that I ever saw."
Extract from : « Lincoln's Yarns and Stories » by Alexander K. McClure

The low altitude of Nubbin Ridge made me sallow; there was no blood in my cheeks.
Extract from : « The Homesteader » by Oscar Micheaux

Living in quaint old "Nubbin Ridge," could not, to say the most, be called illustrious.
Extract from : « The Homesteader » by Oscar Micheaux

Synonyms for nubbin

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