Definition of nick

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Nick (n.) A notch cut crosswise in the shank of a type, to assist a compositor in placing it properly in the stick, and in distribution..

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Electro-magnet :: Electro-magnet (n.) A mass, usually of soft iron, but sometimes of some other magnetic metal, as nickel or cobalt, rendered temporarily magnetic by being placed within a coil of wire through which a current of electricity is passing. The metal is generally in the form of a bar, either straight, or bent into the shape of a horseshoe..
Locofoco :: Locofoco (n.) A nickname formerly given to a member of the Democratic party.
Nick :: Nick (n.) A notch cut crosswise in the shank of a type, to assist a compositor in placing it properly in the stick, and in distribution..
Linnaeite :: Linnaeite (n.) A mineral of pale steel-gray color and metallic luster, occurring in isometric crystals, and also massive. It is a sulphide of cobalt containing some nickel or copper..
Nick :: Nick (n.) A notch cut into somethin.
Kupfernickel :: Kupfernickel (n.) Copper-nickel; niccolite. See Niccolite.
Dago :: Dago (n.) A nickname given to a person of Spanish (or, by extension, Portuguese or Italian) descent..
Notch :: Notch (n.) A hollow cut in anything; a nick; an indentation.
Electrolysis :: Electrolysis (n.) The act or process of chemical decomposition, by the action of electricity; as, the electrolysis of silver or nickel for plating; the electrolysis of water..
Niccolite :: Niccolite (n.) A mineral of a copper-red color and metallic luster; an arsenide of nickel; -- called also coppernickel, kupfernickel..
Ekename :: Ekename (n.) An additional or epithet name; a nickname.
Cracker :: Cracker (n.) A nickname to designate a poor white in some parts of the Southern United States.
Nick :: Nick (n.) A particular point or place considered as marked by a nick; the exact point or critical moment.
Hoosier :: Hoosier (n.) A nickname given to an inhabitant of the State of Indiana.
Nickle :: Nickle (n.) The European woodpecker, or yaffle; -- called also nicker pecker..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A familiar nickname of, or substitute for, John..
Nick :: Nick (v. t.) To suit or fit into, as by a correspondence of nicks; to tally with..
Snick :: Snick (v. t.) To hit (a ball) lightly.
Knack :: Knack (n.) A petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack.
Notion :: Notion () An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack; as, Yankee notions..
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