snick vs tranche

snick

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. 

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. 

tranche

noun
  • A slice, section or portion. 

  • A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments. 

  • One of a set of classes or risk maturities that compose a multiple-class security, such as a CMO or REMIC; a class of bonds. Collateralized mortgage obligations are structured with several tranches of bonds that have various maturities. 

  • A pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules. 

verb
  • To divide into tranches. 

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