nip English
4 translations
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common
🇺🇸 She gave the baby a quick nip on the finger.
🇺🇸 She gave the baby a quick nip on the finger.
🇺🇸 He took a small nip of whiskey before the meal.
🇺🇸 He took a small nip of whiskey before the meal.
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everyday use | |
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common
🇺🇸 He nipped the corner of the paper with his scissors.
🇺🇸 He nipped the corner of the paper with his scissors.
🇺🇸 She nipped into the shop to buy some milk.
🇺🇸 She nipped into the shop to buy some milk.
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informal | |
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rare
🇺🇸 The machine's gear nipped the material, causing a tear.
🇺🇸 The machine's gear nipped the material, causing a tear.
🇺🇸 Adjust the clamp so it doesn't nip the wire.
🇺🇸 Adjust the clamp so it doesn't nip the wire.
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technical | |
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rare
🇺🇸 The cold wind nipped at her cheeks.
🇺🇸 The cold wind nipped at her cheeks.
🇺🇸 His words nipped at her pride, leaving her hurt.
🇺🇸 His words nipped at her pride, leaving her hurt.
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literary |