snick Synonyms
Another word for snick
• noun (Context 1)
A sharp clicking or snapping sound, such as that made by scissors or a metal latch.
"The door locked behind them with a quiet metallic click."
• noun (Context 2)
In cricket, a light glance or deflection of the ball off the edge of the bat.
"A faint nick to the wicketkeeper ended the opening batter's innings."
• verb (Context 3)
To make or cause to make a sharp clicking sound.
"The pruning shears snicked steadily as the gardener trimmed the hedge."
• verb (Context 4)
To hit a cricket ball lightly with the edge of the bat.
"The batter snicked the delivery straight into the hands of first slip."
• noun (Context 5)
A small cut, notch, or incision.
"The barber accidentally left a tiny nick on his customer's chin."
• verb (Context 6)
To make a small cut or notch in something.
"She carefully snicked the thread with a pair of embroidery scissors."