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snick - What does it mean?

Definition of 'snick'

English

Etymology 1

Probably from snick or snee .

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To cut or snip
  • :*1966': I reached out and ' snicked a white thread that hung from her sleeve. — John Fowles, ‘The Magus’
  • (cricket) to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection
  • Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (cricket) a small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch
  • A small cut or mark.
  • A knot or irregularity in yarn.
  • (Knight)

    Etymology 2

    Imitative.

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • to make something click, to make a clicking noise
  • Noun

    (en-noun)
  • a sharp clicking sound
  • :*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)
  • Etymology 3

    Verb

    (en-verb)
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