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nicked

/nɪkt/

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verb

To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

Examples :

"I nicked myself while I was shaving."

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verb

To fit into or suit, as by a correspondence of nicks; to tally with.

Examples :

"The puzzle piece nicked perfectly into the empty space, completing the picture. "

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verb

To make a cut at the side of the face.

Examples :

"While shaving, he nicked his cheek. "

body appearance mark

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verb

Examples :

"Someone’s nicked my bike!"

police action property

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verb

(law enforcement) To arrest.

Examples :

"The police nicked him climbing over the fence of the house he’d broken into."

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verb

To give or call (someone) by a nickname; to style.

Examples :

"His friends nicked him "Sparky" because of his energetic personality. "

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adjective

Having one or more nicks; notched.

Examples :

"The old wooden table was nicked from years of use, but still sturdy. "

appearance condition mark

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adjective

Examples :

"The nicked bike was found abandoned in the park. "

property police action

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adjective

Captured (by police); arrested.

Examples :

"The suspect was nicked after a high-speed chase through the city. "