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snick

verb
/snɪk/

Etymology

From the pronunciation of SNCC.

Definitions

  1. To cut or snip.

    • I reached out and snicked a white thread that hung from her sleeve.

  2. To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.

  3. A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat

    A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch.

  4. ›+ 6 more definitions

    1. A small cut or mark.

      • Once the furore had been dampened, the minuscule snick on Billy's knee covered in a Superman plaster[…], I found my mind flashing through multiple matters, like that of a drowning person, only more optimistic.

    2. A knot or irregularity in yarn.

    3. To make something click, to make a clicking noise.

    4. A sharp clicking sound.

      • Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick.

    5. Alternative form of sneck

    6. A member of the SNCC.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA