nick (
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n 1: an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) [syn:
dent,
gouge]
2: a small cut [syn:
notch,
snick]
v 1: cut slightly, with a razor; "The barber's knife nicked his
cheek" [syn:
snick]
2: cut a nick into [syn:
chip]
3: divide or reset the tail muscles, as of horses
4: mate successfully; of livestock