Dictionary Check: nick

"nick" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

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

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noun

(British slang) a prison

Example: "he's in the nick"
noun

a small cut

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verb

cut slightly, with a razor

Example: "The barber's knife nicked his cheek"
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verb

cut a nick into

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verb

divide or reset the tail muscles of

Example: "nick horses"

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