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nick
(n/I/k )

noun (n)

  • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    dent, ding, gouge
    source: wordnet30
  • (British slang) a prison(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He's in the nick.
    source: wordnet30
  • a small cut(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    notch, snick
    source: wordnet30
  • An evil spirit of the waters.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A notch cut into something(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • cut slightly, with a razor(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The barber's knife nicked his cheek.
    Synonym:
    snick
    source: wordnet30
  • cut a nick into(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    chip
    source: wordnet30
  • divide or reset the tail muscles of(verb.change)
    Example:
    Nick horses.
    source: wordnet30
  • mate successfully; of livestock(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a nick or nicks in; to notch; to keep count of or upon by nicks; as, to nick a stick, tally, etc.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To nickname; to style.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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