nick
noun
a small notch, groove, chip, or the like, cut into or existing in something.
are nicking
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present progressiveof nick.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"The monkeys look like they’re swinging from the bridge," he notes, "the pelicans are nicking the fish from the fish shop."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
