nounπShareA small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch"The batsman was out; a faint snick off the edge of his bat traveled straight into the wicketkeeper's gloves. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small cut or mark."The sharp knife left a tiny snick on the wooden cutting board. "markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA knot or irregularity in yarn."The knitter frowned, feeling a small snick in the yarn as she pulled it through her fingers. "materialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut or snip."The gardener used small scissors to snick off the dead blooms from the rose bush. "actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection."The batter tried to drive the ball down the line, but he only managed to snick it, and the ball went straight to the wicketkeeper. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp clicking sound."The old lock made a satisfying snick as I closed the gate. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make something click, to make a clicking noise."The pencil sharpener snicked as I sharpened my lead pencil. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo latch, to lock."She closed the jewelry box and heard the small lock snick shut. "utilityactiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut."The chef used a small knife to snick the herbs into fine pieces before adding them to the soup. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
