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nub

/nəb/

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noun
a small lump or protuberance
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nubble

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swelling bulge bump excrescence extrusion gibbosity gibbousness hump jut prominence protrusion protuberance
noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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"the nub of the story"

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center centre core essence gist heart heart and soul inwardness kernel marrow meat nitty-gritty pith substance sum

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mental object cognitive content content
noun
a small piece
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"a nub of coal"

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stub

type of:
piece part

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