different between terms vs snick

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /t??mz/
• (US) IPA^(key): /t?mz/

Noun

terms

1. plural of term

Verb

terms

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of term

Anagrams

• ERTMS

Swedish

Noun

terms

1. indefinite genitive singular of term

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sn?k/

Etymology 1

Probably from snick or snee.

Verb

snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. (transitive) To cut or snip.
2. (cricket) To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.

Noun

snick (plural snicks)

1. (cricket) A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch.
2. A small cut or mark.
3. A knot or irregularity in yarn.

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Etymology 2

Imitative.

Verb

snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. To make something click, to make a clicking noise.

Noun

snick (plural snicks)

1. A sharp clicking sound.

Etymology 3

Verb

snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. Alternative form of sneck

Anagrams

• Nicks, nicks, scink