snick — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To cut or snip.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   I reached out and snicked a white thread that hung from her sleeve.

2. To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.

Noun

1. A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch.

   Synonyms

   edge

2. A small cut or mark.

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Once the furore had been dampened, the minuscule snick on Billy's knee covered in a Superman plaster[…], I found my mind flashing through multiple matters, like that of a drowning person, only more optimistic.

3. A knot or irregularity in yarn.

Verb

1. To make something click, to make a clicking noise.

Noun

1. A sharp clicking sound.

   Examples

   Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick.

Noun

1. a small cut

   Synonyms

   notchnick

   Broader terms

   cutcutting

2. a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat

   Broader terms

   contactphysical contact

Verb

1. hit a glancing blow with the edge of the bat

   Broader terms

   hit

2. cut slightly, with a razor

   Synonyms

   nick

   Broader terms

   cut

   Examples

   The barber's knife nicked his cheek