Nick - Definition

n 1: an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) [syn:
dent, ding, gouge, nick]
2: (British slang) a prison; "he's in the nick"
3: a small cut [syn: notch, nick, snick]
v 1: cut slightly, with a razor; "The barber's knife nicked his
cheek" [syn: nick, snick]
2: cut a nick into [syn: nick, chip]
3: divide or reset the tail muscles of; "nick horses"
4: mate successfully; of livestock