Snick

Quick meaning: Snick is a verb meaning (transitive) To cut or snip.

Meaning

(transitive) To cut or snip.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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.

Word Forms

• snicks
• snicking
• snicked

Synonyms for snick

Depending on context, synonyms include edge, nick.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nick, snippet, snip, snub, sneck, snead.

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