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The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face
The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently
Catching or apprehending someone
“The police managed to nick an offender wanted in several cases who had remained at large for the last eight years.”
Present participle for to make a small nick or cut in
“Ensure that you do not nick the surface of the fruit as you pick them from the tree.”
Present participle for to steal something
“While the kind gentleman was doing his best to protect me from the fake blows, the boss would neatly nick his wallet.”
Present participle for to copy or plagiarize without giving credit or acknowledgment
“Companies also snoop on rival businesses' networks to nick their ideas.”
Present participle for to cut with small quick strokes with scissors or shears
Present participle for to make an inaccurate or poor contact or strike
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Present participle for to cause a tingling sensation in
Present participle for to cause damage to
Present participle for to cause physical pain to
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