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Meaning of the word nick in English

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nick

US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/

Noun

1.

a small cut or notch.

Example:
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a small nick on his wrist
Synonym:
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2.

prison.

Example:
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he'll end up in the nick for the rest of his life
Synonym:
prisonjaillockupguardhousedetention centerpenitentiaryjailhouseboot campstockadehouse of correctionthe slammerinsidestirthe jugthe canthe penthe coolerthe jointthe slambirdquodpoundroundhouseborstalbridewelltollboothreformatory

Verb

1.

make a nick or nicks in.

Example:
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he had nicked himself while shaving
Synonym:
cutscratchabradeincisesnickscrapenotchchipgougegashscore
2.

steal.

Example:
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he'd had his car nicked by joyriders
Synonym:
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