What is another word for nubs?

Pronunciation: [nˈʌbz] (IPA)

The word "nubs" is often used to describe small, short protrusions or bumps on the surface of an object. However, there are several synonyms that can also be used to describe this type of feature. Some of these synonyms include bumps, knobs, protuberances, lumps, nodes, studs, and raised areas. Each of these words describes a slightly different type of nub, based on its shape, size, and texture. Whether you're describing a rough texture on a piece of fabric or a bumpy surface on a piece of wood, there are many synonyms for nubs that can help you find the right word to describe what you see.

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What are the hypernyms for Nubs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nubs

There was a black one in that row of little pink nubs of humanity!
"Star-Dust A Story of an American Girl"
Fannie Hurst
As the leaf-curves began to stand out and the nubs of the acorn-cluster took shape he seemed more and more interested.
"In the Days of the Guild"
Louise Lamprey
He told them in French, and I lost nothing of them but the nubs.
"Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens"
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