SNICK
WordNet
noun
(1) A glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat
(2) A small cut
verb
(3) Cut slightly, with a razor
"The barber's knife nicked his cheek"
(4) Hit a glancing blow with the edge of the bat
WiktionaryText
Verb
- To cut or snip
- to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection
Noun
- a small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch
Noun
- a sharp clicking sound
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- 1893: Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘The Naval Treaty’ (Norton 2005, p.698)
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