snick

/snɪk/
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Other forms: snicked; snicks; snicking

Definitions of snick
  1. verb
    cut slightly, with a razor
    synonyms: nick
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    type of:
    cut
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  2. noun
    a small cut
    synonyms: nick, notch
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    type of:
    cut, cutting
    the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
  3. verb
    hit a glancing blow with the edge of the bat
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    type of:
    hit
    cause to move by striking
  4. noun
    a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat
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    type of:
    contact, physical contact
    the act of touching physically
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