Definition of NUBBLE

nubble

Plural: nubbles

Noun

  • A small lump or protuberance; a small nub.
  • a small lump or protuberance
  • Alternative spelling of knubble (“small knob or lump”).

Verb

  • To beat or bruise with the fist.

Examples

  • He felt a tiny NUBBLE on one of the tiles, wondering if it was a defect.

Origin / Etymology

Compare Low German nubben (“to knock, cuff”).

Synonyms

nub

Scrabble Score: 10

nubble: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nubble: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nubble: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

nubble: valid Words With Friends Word