snick — ozdic

Definitions

verb

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.

noun

1

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

2

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.

3

A knot or irregularity in yarn.

verb

1

To make something click, to make a clicking noise.

Collocations

3

ADJ.

dampened, metallic, sharp

SNICK + NOUN

billy's, knee

PREP.

on

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a small cut

verb — cut slightly, with a razor

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Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

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

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02

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 op

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03

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

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04

Despite differences in race and social background, they and hundreds of other Snicks joined together to commit themselves to defeating the powerful, often sadistic racism that had denied southern blac

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Usage Notes

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