nick
A small cut or notch.
"He made a nick in the wood while carving."
"There was a nick on the edge of the table."
"She felt a sharp pain from a nick on her finger."
To make a small cut or notch in something.
"I accidentally nicked the screen with my keys."
"He nicked himself while shaving this morning."
"The artist decided to nick the surface of the canvas for texture."
An informal or minor theft.
"He was caught trying to pull off a nick from the store."
"The police are investigating a series of nicks in the area."
"She reported a nick outside the convenience store last night."
To steal something, especially in a minor or casual way.
"Don't nick my pen without asking."
"He was accused of nicking a bike from the park."
"I saw him nick a candy bar when he thought no one was watching."
A term for a score or achievement in a game or competition.
"He has many nicks on his record from previous matches."
"The team added another nick to their total wins this season."
"Her latest win was just another nick in her impressive history."