nounπShareA silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni."The chemist analyzed the metal and confirmed that the coins contained a significant amount of nickels. "elementmaterialsubstancechemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coin worth 5 cents."I need five nickels to operate the vending machine. "valueeconomyfinancebusinessassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Five dollars.""I need five nickels to cover the pizza order for the team." "valuefinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Five hundred dollars."The inheritance was worth a nickel. "financeamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes the nickel or the hot nickel) Interstate 5, a highway that runs along the west coast of the United States."My sister drives on the Nickels, taking the long way to visit her grandparents. "geographyareawayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA playing card with the rank of five""He held two nickels in his hand, hoping to pair them with another five for a strong hand." "gamenumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA five-year prison sentence."He was given two nickels for the crime, meaning he'll spend ten years in prison. "lawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defensive formation with five defensive backs, one of whom is a nickelback, instead of the more common four."Facing a potent passing attack, the coach decided to use nickels to better cover the wide receivers. "sportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plate with nickel."The factory nickels the steel parts to prevent rust. "materialindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading