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nick

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nick

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface
  • I made a nick in the frame when I accidentally dropped it.
Synonyms of nick

chip, hack, indent, indentation, kerf, notch
Words Related to nick

groove, score, undercut

slit, slot

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