nip in Latin
nip in Latin is vellicō — nip means to pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
nip in Latin
vellicō
To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
What does "nip" mean?
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verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
"The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk."
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verb To make cold air sting or bite at the skin.
"The frost nipped at our noses on the walk home."
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verb (informal, British) To go somewhere quickly for a short time.
"I'll just nip to the shop for some milk."
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noun A small drink of spirits.
"He took a nip of whisky to warm up."
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nip in a sentence
- The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk.
- Careful, the crab will nip your fingers.
- The frost nipped at our noses on the walk home.
- I'll just nip to the shop for some milk.
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What is "nip" in Latin?
"nip" in Latin is vellicō. nip means: To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
How do you use "nip" in a sentence?
Example: "The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk." In Latin, "nip" is vellicō.
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