What is the meaning of nick?

noun

  • An impression in a surface (as made by a blow.
  • British slang. ( a prison)
    • usage: "he's in the nick"
  • A small cut.

verb

  • Cut slightly, with a razor.
    • usage: "The barber's knife nicked his cheek"
  • Cut a nick into.
  • Divide or reset the tail muscles of.
    • usage: "nick horses"
  • Mate successfully; of livestock. .
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