■ verb
1》 cut a small notch or incision in.
2》 Cricket deflect (the ball) slightly with the edge of the bat; deflect a ball delivered by (a bowler) in this way.
3》 make or cause to make a sharp click.
■ noun
1》 a small notch or cut.
2》 Cricket a slight deflection of the ball by the bat.
3》 a sharp click.
Origin
C17: prob. from obs. ~ or snee 'fight with knives'.