Definition of nicking Nicking

We found 6 definitions of nicking from 3 different sources.

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What does nicking mean?

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  • nicking (Noun)
    The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face.
  • nicking (Verb)
    Present participle of nick.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • nicking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Nick
  • nicking (v. t.)
    The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face.
  • nicking (v. t.)
    Small coal produced in making the nicking.

Part of speech

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  • nicking, verb, gerund of nick (infinitive).

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