crosscut vs snick

crosscut

verb
  • To cut across something. 

  • To cut (wood, lumber) across the grain. 

  • To cut repeatedly between two concurrent scenes. 

noun
  • A crosswise cut. 

  • A shortcut. 

  • A crosscut saw. 

  • A level driven across the course of a vein, or across the main workings, as from one gangway to another. 

  • An instance of filmic crosscutting. 

snick

verb
  • To cut or snip. 

  • To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection. 

  • To make something click, to make a clicking noise. 

noun
  • A small cut or mark. 

  • A knot or irregularity in yarn. 

  • A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch. 

  • A sharp clicking sound. 

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