"Nibs" is a term traditionally used to describe the pointed tips of fountain pen nibs, but it can also refer to other types of tips or items that share a similar shape. Synonyms for nibs may include "points," "tips," "niblets," "pens," "needles," "spikes," and "stingers." Different contexts may lend themselves to the use of different terms, such as "spikes" for a number of spikes or thorns clustered together, or "needles" for very thin, sharp points. Regardless of the precise term used, all synonyms for "nibs" are characterized by their pointed, narrow shapes and the potential for fine detail work.