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to nick
01
to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something
Transitive: to nick sth
Examples
The woodworker carefully nicks the edge of the board to mark the measurement.
The chef used a knife to nick the skin of the fruit for easier peeling.
02
to make a small, shallow cut or wound, resulting in minor injury or damage
Transitive: to nick a part of the body
Examples
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.
03
(of livestock) to produce offspring that exhibit superior traits
Intransitive
Examples
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.
04
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
Examples
As part of the grooming ritual, the stablehand nicks the tails of the therapy horses.
The rancher nicks the tails of his horses with a specific pattern to indicate ownership and lineage.
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