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

1. Nebraska.

neb

¹

/ 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

NEB

²

abbreviation

1. New English Bible

2. (the former) National Enterprise Board

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

The band traveled constantly, playing lively concerts anywhere Venezuelans had settled, from Barcelona to Omaha, Neb.

From Los Angeles Times

Rep. Don Bacon, R- Neb., has already expressed his opposition to a year-long continuing resolution, one more defection would then force Republicans to seek Democratic votes.

From Salon

For the outsiders of Uz, Neb.,

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas told his mother back in Omaha, Neb., that he was “going through something.”

From Los Angeles Times

The forecast for Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday calls for a high of 24 degrees, giving Cronin a chance to use the ski mask and gloves his brother, Dan, bought him for Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times

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