Nose
Nose noun - The last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow.
Usage example: bent the wire around the nose of the pliers
Nib
Nib noun - The last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow.
Usage example: make sure the nib has been sharpened before you try to cut anything
Nearby Word: nibs
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