n.
Function: noun
Date: 1549
1 : something that nips: as a archaic : a sharp biting comment b : a sharp stinging cold <a nip in the air> c : a biting or pungent flavor : TANG <cheese with a nip >
2 : the act of nipping : PINCH , BITE
3 : the region of a squeezing or crushing device (as a calender) where the rolls or jaws are closest together
4 : a small portion