English
Pronunciation
IPA|/snɪk/
Etymology 1
Probably from snick or snee.
Verb
en-verb
#To cut or snip
#cricket to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection
Noun
en-noun
#cricket a small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch
Etymology 2
Imitative.
Verb
en-verb
- to make something click, to make a clicking noise
Noun
en-noun
- a sharp clicking sound
#:*1893: Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick. � Arthur Conan Doyle, �The Naval Treaty� (Norton 2005, p.698)
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