nick
noun
a small notch, groove, chip, or the like, cut into or existing in something.
were nicking
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past progressiveof nick.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"Somebody reported us to police, thinking we were nicking stuff off the lorry," Helen laughs.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2024
