nicking

noun

The act of cutting nicks or notches; specifically, the operation of cutting tbe depressor or lateral muscles of the tail of a horse, for the purpose of either elevating or straightening it.

noun

The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face.

noun

Small coal produced in making the nicking.

verb

Present participle of nick.

noun

The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face.