nick
noun
a small notch, groove, chip, or the like, cut into or existing in something.
have nicked
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present perfectof nick.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The hosts could have nicked a second at 1-0, but Karim Adeyemi's shot was saved and Adamu's follow-up was blocked.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2022
After Son’s equaliser, West Ham might have nicked it through the substitute, André Ayew.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 4, 2018
King claimed to have nicked the phrase from Robert Nighthawk, who recorded his own version of “Black Angel Blues” but changed the name to “Sweet Black Angel.”
From Slate ● May 15, 2015
A needle that went too far in could have nicked the dura and let the fungus into the spinal fluid, from which it could then have easily traveled to the brain.
From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2012
They watched Pigwidgeon disappear into the dark-ness, and then Ron said, “Well, we’d better get downstairs for your surprise party, Harry — Fred and George should have nicked enough food from the kitchens by now.”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
