nicking
verb (present participle)UK /ˈnɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈnɪkɪŋ/
Making a small cut in something.
He was nicking the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Stealing something small.
The boy got in trouble for nicking a candy from the shop.
3. Arresting someone (British informal).
The police were nicking the thief near the market.
4. Making a small notch or dent in an edge.
The knife was nicking the cutting board with every chop.