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to nick
01
to make a small, shallow cut or wound, resulting in minor injury or damage
02
(of livestock) to produce offspring that exhibit superior traits
03
to make shallow, precise cuts or incisions on the underside of a horse's tail, often for identification purposes
04
to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something
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.
