snick

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /snɪk/ Rhymes: -ɪk Homophone: SNCC === Etymology 1 === Probably from snick or snee. ==== Verb ==== snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked) (transitive) To cut or snip. (cricket) To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection. ===== Derived terms ===== ==== Noun ==== snick (plural snicks) (cricket) A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch. Synonym: edge A small cut or mark. A knot or irregularity in yarn. ==== References ==== === Etymology 2 === Imitative. ==== Verb ==== snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked) To make something click, to make a clicking noise. ==== Noun ==== snick (plural snicks) A sharp clicking sound. === Etymology 3 === ==== Verb ==== snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked) Alternative form of sneck === Anagrams === Nicks, nicks, scink