snicks

We have found lemma(root) word of snicks : snick.

Definitions


[snɪk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cut a small notch or incision in (something)
(e.g: the stem can be carefully snicked to allow the bud to swell)

- cause (something) to make a sharp clicking sound
(e.g: he placed the pen in the briefcase and snicked it shut)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: probably from obsolete snick or snee ‘fight with knives’


[snɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small notch or cut
(e.g: he had several shaving snicks)

- a sharp click
(e.g: he heard the snick of the latch)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: probably from obsolete snick or snee ‘fight with knives’




definition by Oxford Dictionaries