Nip

nip, v. [nipped (nipt) le properly nipt, nipping.] To catch or inclose and compre tightly between two surfaces or edges brought together; to 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 or draught (esp. of intoxicating liquor). [ME. nippen, D. knijpen, G. kneipen, to pinch; knip, neap, nibble.] — Nip'per, n. One who or that which, etc.; a fore tooth of ahorse; a small draught; sip; nip. pi. Small pincers for holding, breaking, or cutting. Nippers. (Naut.) A number of yarns marled together, to cure a cable to the me enger. Nipple. See under Nib.