Nip

nip, v. t. [nipped (nipt) le properly nipt, nipping.] To catch or inclose and compre tightly between two surfaces or edges brought together; to U. pinch; to remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with 2 meeting edges of anything; to blast, as by frost; to destroy; to bite, vex. — n. A seizing or closing in upon; a pinch with the nails or teeth; a small cut, or a cutting off the end; a blast; destruction by frost; a biting sarcasm; taunt; a sip (esp. of intoxicating or liquor).— Nip'per, n. One who or that which, etc.; a fore tooth, of ahorse; a small draught; sip; ' by nip. pi. Small pincers for hold in g, breaking, or cutting. (Naut.) A number of yarns Kippers, marled together, to secure a cable to the me enger. Nipple. See under Nib.