noun
nicking
Nicking (noun) means a small cut or notch, or the act of making one. Example: “He noticed some nicking along the edge of the blade.”
noun
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A small cut or notch, or the act of making one.
"He noticed some nicking along the edge of the blade."
"The physicians sounded a warning about shaving among both men and women who have pigmented moles on the skin. Such moles, they cautioned, should never be irritated by repeated nickings."
— Life (1961)
How to use nicking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of nick, referring to small cuts or the act of cutting slightly.
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Rhymes for nicking
licking
picking
kicking
dicking
ticking
fricking
sticking
pricking
clicking
tricking
flicking
panicking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nicking” mean?
The word “nicking” means a small cut or notch, or the act of making one. In plain terms, the -ing form of nick, referring to small cuts or the act of cutting slightly.
How do you use “nicking” in a sentence?
Here is “nicking” used in a sentence: “He noticed some nicking along the edge of the blade.”
What part of speech is “nicking”?
“Nicking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of nicking?
"nicking" (noun) means a small cut or notch, or the act of making one.
