[f. SNICK v.3 Cf. SNECK sb.3] A sharp noise; a click.

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1894.  Conan Doyle, Mem. Sherlock Holmes, 241. Suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick.

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1899.  F. V. Kirby, Sport E. C. Africa, ii. 23. I pressed the trigger; but only the ‘snick’ of the striker answered the touch.

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