"nick" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

An impression in a surface (as made by a blow) (synset 104700732)
is a type of: blemish, defect, mar - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

subtypes: dig - a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)

same as: dent, ding, gouge
(British slang) a prison (synset 103829080)
"he's in the nick"

domain region: britain, great britain, u.k., uk, united kingdom, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

domain usage: argot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

is a type of: prison, prison house - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
A small cut (synset 100388705)
is a type of: cut, cutting - the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

same as: notch, snick

Verb

Cut slightly, with a razor (synset 201261705)
"The barber's knife nicked his cheek"

is a type of: cut - separate with or as if with an instrument

same as: snick
Cut a nick into (synset 201261569)
is a type of: cut - separate with or as if with an instrument

same as: chip
Divide or reset the tail muscles of (synset 200512399)
"nick horses"

is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Mate successfully;
Of livestock (synset 200054252)
is a type of: copulate, couple, mate, pair - engage in sexual intercourse