Meaning of the word nicks in English

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nicks

US /nɪks/
UK /nɪks/

Noun

a small cut or notch

Example:
He had a few small nicks on his chin from shaving.
The car had a few nicks and scratches from the accident.

Verb

1.

make a small cut or notch in (something)

Example:
Be careful not to nick yourself with the razor.
The stone nicked the paint on the car.
2.

(British informal) steal (something)

Example:
He tried to nick a chocolate bar from the shop.
The police nicked him for shoplifting.