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Complete Definition of "snick"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/snɪk/

Etymology 1
Probably from snick or snee.

Verb
en-verb

#To cut or snip
#cricket to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection

Noun
en-noun

#cricket a small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch

Etymology 2
Imitative.

Verb
en-verb

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

Noun
en-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)

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