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单词 nubbin
释义 nub·bin
\ˈnəbə̇n\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: nub (I)
1. : something (as a fruit) that is small of its kind, stunted, undeveloped, or imperfect
 < made cider of the nubbins >
 < blackberry nubbins >
 < found some potato nubbins about the size of small marbles — Ross Santee >
especially : a small or imperfect ear of Indian corn
2. : something that remains after a large part has been removed or worn away : a small piece or chunk : stub, stump
 < drew spider webs with a nubbin of pink chalk — Jean Stafford >
 < a nubbin of coal >
3. : nub 3
 < further questions before you get to the nubbin and ask your victim how he or she actually intends to vote — Stewart Alsop >
 < the nubbin of hard intelligence in their opponents' argument — John Chamberlain >
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