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   nip

   /nip/

   verb

   • 1. pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply: "the dog nipped him on the leg" Similar bitenibblepeckpinchtweaksqueezegrip
   • ▪ (of the cold or frost) cause sharp pain or harm to: "the vegetable garden, nipped now by frost"
   • ▪ remove something by pinching or squeezing sharply: "he nipped off a length of wire with the cutters"
   • 2. steal or snatch (something): informal US "if I nipped a five-dollar bill I could slip it back the next day"
   • 3. defeat by a narrow margin. informal

   noun

   • 1. a sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite: "a strong beak which can deliver a serious nip"
   • ▪ a feeling of biting cold: "there was a real winter nip in the air"

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably of Low German or Dutch origin.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nipNip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NIP is to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch, bite. How to use nip in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NIP definition: 1. to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time: 2. to press something quickly…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNIP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If an animal or person nips you, they bite you lightly or squeeze a piece of your skin between their finger and thumb. I have known cases where dogs have nipped babies. [ VERB noun ]

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nipNip - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A nip is a tiny bite, a cold feeling, or a strong taste on your tongue. It’s also a verb for pinching or biting something, but not always in a bad way. Being nipped now and then isn’t a big deal. If a puppy nips your finger, no worries.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NIP meaning: 1. to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time: 2. to press something quickly…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnip verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of nip verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › nipNip - definition of nip by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The act or an instance of seizing or pinching. 2. a. A pinch or snip that cuts off or removes a small part: He gave a small nip to each corner of the cloth. b. The small bit or portion so removed: There were nips of construction paper all over the child's table. 3. a. A sharp, stinging quality, as of frosty air. b. Severely sharp cold or frost.