nick

As a proper noun nick

is a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

As an adjective forked is

that splits into two or more directions, or parts.

As a verb forked is

(fork).

As a verb shear

is to cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

As a noun shear

is a cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.

As an adjective shear

is .

As a proper noun nick is

a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

As an adjective mug

is (archaic) easily fooled, gullible.

As a noun mug

is a large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

As a verb mug

is to strike in the face.

As a proper noun nick is

a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

As nouns the difference between nick and niche

is that nick is a small cut in a surface while niche is a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

As verbs the difference between nick and niche

is that nick is to make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way while niche is {{cx|transitive|marketing|lang=en}} To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.

As a proper noun Nick

is a diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.

In transitive terms the difference between nick and ding

is that nick is to mar; to deface; to make ragged, as by cutting nicks or notches in while ding is to keep repeating; impress by reiteration, with reference to the monotonous striking of a bell.

As a proper noun Nick

is a diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.

As a proper noun nick

is a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

As a noun gauge is

a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard.

As a verb gauge is

to measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.

Nick is a related term of splinter.

As a proper noun nick

is a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

As a noun splinter is

a long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

As a verb splinter is

to come apart into long sharp fragments.

Nick is a synonym of injure.

As a proper noun nick

is a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

As a verb injure is

to wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

In obsolete terms the difference between prick and nick

is that prick is to dress; to prink; usually with up while nick is to nickname; to style.

In transitive terms the difference between prick and nick

is that prick is to make acidic or pungent while nick is to mar; to deface; to make ragged, as by cutting nicks or notches in.

As a proper noun Nick is

a diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.

As a noun nickle

is .

As a proper noun nick is

a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.