nick nick /ˈnɪk/

noun

1. A small cut  ( nick , notch , snick )
   a small cut
   
2. (British slang) a prison  ( nick )
   (British slang) a prison
    He's in the nick
   he's in the nick
   
3. An impression in a surface (as made by a blow)  ( dent , ding , gouge , nick )
   an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
   

verb

1. Mate successfully; of livestock  ( nick )
   mate successfully; of livestock
   
2. Divide or reset the tail muscles of  ( nick )
   divide or reset the tail muscles of
    Nick horses
   nick horses
   
3. Cut a nick into  ( nick , chip )
   cut a nick into
   
4. Cut slightly, with a razor  ( nick , snick )
   cut slightly, with a razor
    The barber's knife nicked his cheek
   The barber's knife nicked his cheek