Definition of "nick"
- noun
A small cut in a surface.
A particular point or place considered as marked by a nick; the exact point or critical moment.
A small deflection of the ball off the edge of the bat, often going to the wicket-keeper for a catch.
Short for nickname.
Condition.
A police station or prison.
The point where the wall of the court meets the floor.
- verb
To make a nick in, especially unintentionally.
To steal.
To arrest.
To hit the ball with the edge of the bat and produce a fine deflection.
To nickname; to style.
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