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to nick
01
to make a small, shallow cut or wound, resulting in minor injury or damage
Transitive: to nick a part of the body
02
(of livestock) to produce offspring that exhibit superior traits
Intransitive
03
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
04
to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something
Transitive: to nick sth
nick
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nicker
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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.
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.
