nickel
Aussprache: [ˈnɪkəl]
Wort
Kontext: „finance“
(noun) a type of coin in the United States that is worth five cents. It's smaller and thinner than a quarter, and you often use it when you buy something cheap like candy.
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I found a nickel on the sidewalk while I was walking home.
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He didn't have enough money; he couldn't even find a nickel in his pocket.
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How many nickels do you need to buy that piece of candy?
Kontext: „elements“
(noun) a shiny, silver-colored metal that is used to make coins and some other things. It is strong and can resist corrosion, making it useful in many everyday items.
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Nickel is often used to make coins and some jewelry because it doesn't rust easily.
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Many old coins are made of copper, not nickel, so they look very different.
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What items can be made using nickel metal?
Kontext: „gaming“
(verb) to give someone five cents, or to pay a small amount of money. This usage is less common but can arise during games or when collecting small amounts of money.
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I will nickel you for the soda, so you can have it later.
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Don't nickel me, I can't afford to lend you any money right now.
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Will you nickel me for that snack?
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