snick

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Verb 1.2.2 Noun 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Verb 1.3.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /snɪk/

[edit] Etymology 1

Probably from snick or snee.

[edit] Verb

to snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. To cut or snip
2. (cricket) to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection

[edit] Noun

snick (plural snicks)

1. (cricket) a small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch

[edit] Etymology 2

Imitative.

[edit] Verb

to snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. to make something click, to make a clicking noise

[edit] Noun

snick (plural snicks)

1. a sharp clicking sound

   • 1893: Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘The Naval Treaty’ (Norton 2005, p.698)