nubbin in a sentence

Definition

Nubbin: a small or undeveloped part or growth, often referring to a budding fruit or a root segment used for propagation.

The gardener noticed a small nubbin forming on the tomato plant, indicating early fruit development.
After the harvest, she saved the nubbin of the carrot to replant and grow a new crop.
The texture of the old sweater was rough, with a few nubbin-like puffs of lint scattered across its surface.
In the dim light of the workshop, he meticulously carved a nubbin from the wood, preparing it for the final project.
The professor explained that a nubbin can refer to a small, undeveloped part of a plant or animal, often overlooked.