nick (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /nɪk/
Definition
A small cut or notch made by a sharp object.
Examples
The knife left a small nick in the wooden table.
He noticed a nick on the edge of the coin.
Be careful not to get a nick on your finger when using scissors.
How to Use nick
- nick in (prepositional phrase)
- To make a small cut or scratch in something. — "The cat's claws nicked in the sofa."
- nick something (collocation)
- To steal something. — "He managed to nick a chocolate bar from the shop."
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