Snick

Pronunciation

• IPA: /snɪk/

Probably from snick or snee.

Full definition of snick

Verb

1. To cut or snip
• 1966: I reached out and snicked a white thread that hung from her sleeve. — John Fowles, ‘The Magus’
2. (cricket) to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection

Noun

1. (cricket) 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.
3. A knot or irregularity in yarn.

Imitative.

Verb

1. to make something click, to make a clicking noise

Noun

1. a sharp clicking sound
• 1893: Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘The Naval Treaty’ (Norton 2005, p.698)

Verb

1. Alternative form of sneck

Anagrams

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