Definition of nicking

nicking Verb Present participle of nick
nick Noun A small cut in a surface
nick Noun A particular point or place considered as marked by a nick; the exact point or critical moment.
nick Noun A police station or prison
nick Noun a small deflection of the ball off the edge of the bat, often going to the wicket-keeper for a catch
nick Noun a shortened form of "nickname"
nick Noun Condition
nick Verb To make a nick in, especially unintentionally.
nick Verb To steal.
nick Verb To arrest.
nick Verb to hit the ball with the edge of the bat and produce a fine deflection