Word
nicks
Phoneticsnicks
US/ˈnɪks/
UK/nˈɪks/
Definition
n. small cuts or marks on the surface of something. You often see these on old furniture or after shaving your face.
n. small notches, chips, or shallow cuts on the surface or edge of an object. Often refers to minor damage on wood, metal, or skin.
Examples
“The old table has several nicks on its legs.”
“After years of heavy use, the kitchen counter was covered in small nicks and scratches from sharp knives.”
“The antique dealer noted several minor nicks along the bevelled edge of the mirror, though they did not significantly detract from the piece's overall value.”
Examples
simple
“The old table has several nicks on its legs.”
contextual
“After years of heavy use, the kitchen counter was covered in small nicks and scratches from sharp knives.”
complex
“The antique dealer noted several minor nicks along the bevelled edge of the mirror, though they did not significantly detract from the piece's overall value.”
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to surface damage.