nipped (Meaning)

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nipped (imp. & p. p.)

of Nip

The icy wind nipped at her exposed skin, sending shivers down her spine.
The hungry squirrel nipped at the bird seed, its tiny teeth chattering.
The doctor nipped the stitches with deft precision, ensuring a clean and even wound closure.
The dog nipped at the mailman's heels, its playful instincts getting the better of it.
The thief nipped the diamond from the display case, his swift fingers leaving no trace.
The frost nipped the edges of the leaves, turning them a vibrant shade of crimson.
The wind nipped at the flames of the bonfire, threatening to extinguish their warmth.
The surgeon nipped the blood vessels, stopping the bleeding and saving the patient's life.
The police nipped the crime wave in the bud by apprehending the suspects swiftly.
The gardener nipped the excess growth on the plants, ensuring their health and vitality.

of Nip

numbed,chilled,asleep, torpid, anesthetized, benumbed, unfeeling, numb, dulled, insensitive

sensitive, sensitive,feeling, feeling, sensible,sensible, awake,awake

The icy wind nipped at her exposed skin, sending shivers down her spine.

The hungry squirrel nipped at the bird seed, its tiny teeth chattering.

The doctor nipped the stitches with deft precision, ensuring a clean and even wound closure.

The dog nipped at the mailman's heels, its playful instincts getting the better of it.