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noun
A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: edge
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noun
A small cut or mark.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A knot or irregularity in yarn.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A sharp clicking sound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A member of the SNCC.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
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verb
To cut or snip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To make something click, to make a clicking noise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Alternative form of sneck
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: contact, physical contact
noun
a small cut
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: notch, nick
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Broader terms: cut, cutting
verb
cut slightly, with a razor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: nick
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Broader terms: cut
verb
hit a glancing blow with the edge of the bat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hit
History
Probably from snick or snee.
Imitative.
From the pronunciation of SNCC.
