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