nubble

noun

ˈnə-bəl How to pronounce nubble (audio)
Definition of nubblenext
as in chunk
a small uneven mass dropped a nubble of clay on the floor of the pottery

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubble
  1. chunk
  2. clump
  3. hunk
  4. wad
  5. lump
  6. glob
  7. knob
Noun
  • Because rental costs make up such a big chunk of overall inflation, that could pave the way for cooler inflation readings going forward.
    COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • Observing at longer wavelengths using ALMA, the researchers could penetrate dust clouds and reveal a clump of dust at the outer edge of the two planets’ orbits.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The patch of shadow lay on the snow at the edge of a thorn clump thirty yards ahead.
    Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of clump
Noun
  • The resulting Treaty of Portsmouth, signed in the New Hampshire town on September 5, 1905, ceded large hunks of Manchuria, Korea and the island of Sakhalin to Japan.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • If the first player says Phil Collins, the second says Mike Rutherford, and the third is stumped, another team can buzz in and earn all the extra points with noted hunk Tony Banks.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • Our dinner options are greasy pizza or rubbery burgers, the undersides of the tables are speckled with wads of gum and the background noise is the shouting voices of children.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • That means having to come up with a sizeable wad of money to the lender, and the situation only gets worse if the car was purchased with a minimal down payment, and/or has a quicker-than-average rate of depreciation.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of wad
Noun
  • The result is a 120-horsepower power output coupled to a robust 69 pound-feet of torque, all from a lump weighing at just 120 pounds - a full 20 pounds less than the old 105 horsepower 955cc L-Twin in the current Super Sport and other models.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Gradually pour in half of the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming, then whisk in the remaining milk.
    Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Great bright globs of gore, falling splat-splat on the linoleum.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The catenary lights provide a festive evening glob reminiscent of vineyard properties.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of glob
Noun
  • Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
    Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of knob
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