nick
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈnɪk// UK //nˈɪk// nick
n. a small cut or scratch on the surface of something. You often see this on the edge of a plate or on your skin after shaving.
n. a shallow notch, cut, or indentation on a surface or edge. Often used to describe minor damage to physical objects or small lacerations on the skin.
There is a small nick on the edge of this glass.
He noticed a tiny nick in the car's paint where a stone had hit the door.
While the antique table was generally in excellent condition, a small nick on the left leg suggested it had been moved carelessly at some point in its history.
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'in the nick of time' to mean at the last possible moment.