Snick

/snɪk/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To cut or snip..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To cut or snip.
2. (cricket) To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.
3. (cricket) A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch.
4. A small cut or mark.
5. A knot or irregularity in yarn.
6. To make something click, to make a clicking noise.
7. A sharp clicking sound.
8. Alternative form of sneck

Example Sentences

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

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.

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

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• snicks
• snicking
• snicked

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