Suchen
to nick
01
einkerben, ritzen
to make a small, shallow cut or wound, resulting in minor injury or damage
Transitive: to nick a part of the body
Example
While trimming the hedges, she nicked the edge of her hand with the pruning shears, causing a small abrasion.
While pruning the rose bushes, he nicked his forearm on one of the thorns, resulting in a small puncture wound.
While sharpening pencils, he nicked the tip of his thumb with the blade, resulting in a tiny but noticeable cut.
02
kreuzen, zucht verbessern
(of livestock) to produce offspring that exhibit superior traits
Intransitive
Example
The two champion racehorses nicked exceptionally well, producing offspring that inherited their speed and agility.
The careful selection of breeding pairs ensured that the dogs would nick effectively.
The ornithologists observed the mating behaviors of the bird species to identify pairs that would nick effectively
03
einen Schnitt machen, nicken
to make shallow, precise cuts or incisions on the underside of a horse's tail, often for identification purposes
Transitive: to nick a horse's tail
Example
The rancher nicks the tails of his horses with a specific pattern to indicate ownership and lineage.
The trainer carefully nicks the tails of the show horses, incorporating delicate designs and patterns.
As part of the grooming routine, the equestrian trims and nicks the tails of her horses.
04
einkerben, ritzen
to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something
Transitive: to nick sth
Example
The jeweler skillfully nicks the metal to create a textured pattern on the jewelry.
The woodworker carefully nicks the edge of the board to mark the measurement.
To keep track of measurements, the tailor nicks the fabric at specific points.
Nick
01
eine Einkerbung, ein Schnitt
a small cut
02
Gefängnis, Knast
(British slang) a prison
03
Einschnitt, Kerbe
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Beispiel
While trimming the hedges, she nicked the edge of her hand with the pruning shears, causing a small abrasion.
While pruning the rose bushes, he nicked his forearm on one of the thorns, resulting in a small puncture wound.
While sharpening pencils, he nicked the tip of his thumb with the blade, resulting in a tiny but noticeable cut.
While chopping vegetables, she accidentally nicked her finger with the knife, causing a small but painful cut.
As he was shaving, he inadvertently nicked his chin with the razor, resulting in a minor shaving cut.
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