Nick

/nˈɪk/

/ˈnɪk/

to nick

to make a small, shallow cut or wound, resulting in minor injury or damage

(of livestock) to produce offspring that exhibit superior traits

to make shallow, precise cuts or incisions on the underside of a horse's tail, often for identification purposes

to make a small, shallow cut or groove into something

Nick

a small cut

(British slang) a prison

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

Example

While pruning the rose bushes, he nicked his forearm on one of the thorns, resulting in a small puncture wound.

While trimming the hedges, she nicked the edge of her hand with the pruning shears, causing a small abrasion.

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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