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Definition of «nick»

The term "nick" has multiple meanings depending on its context.

1) As a verb, to nick means to make a small cut or dent in something, either accidentally or intentionally. For example, "I accidentally nicked my finger with the knife."

2) Nick can also refer to a shortened version of someone's name, especially if it is an informal one. For instance, "My friends call me Nick instead of Christopher."

3) In sports, particularly in cricket and golf, nick refers to the sound made by the ball hitting the edge of the bat or club, causing a stroke that may result in runs being scored.

Usage examples

  1. Nick is a common nickname for the name Nicholas.
  2. Did you see the nick on the corner of that table? It needs to be repaired.
  3. The detective managed to nick his finger while collecting evidence at the crime scene.
  4. The thief narrowly escaped getting caught when he managed to nick the purse and disappear into the crowd.
  5. The car's paint was perfect except for the tiny nick on the bumper.
  6. The basketball player attempted to nick the ball from his opponent but ended up fouling him instead.
  7. The chef used a sharp knife to nick the tomato skin before blanching it in hot water for easy peeling.

Phrases with «nick»

Sentences with «nick»

  • But, as Popper points out, this reductionist passage was written in the very nick of time, for it was in the same year that Chadwick announced his discovery of the neutron and Anderson (1933) first discovered the positron. (religion-online.org)
  • It also comes with some sweet and fun built in nick names like Gus and Auggie. (babygaga.com)
  • As of yesterday I was Locked Out of my account because I'm signed up under my real life nick name of Longshot and not real one. (gigaom.com)
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