nickel
Произношение: [ˈnɪkəl]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
I found a nickel on the sidewalk while I was walking home.
Пример
He didn't have enough money; he couldn't even find a nickel in his pocket.
Пример
How many nickels do you need to buy that piece of candy?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
Nickel is often used to make coins and some jewelry because it doesn't rust easily.
Пример
Many old coins are made of copper, not nickel, so they look very different.
Пример
What items can be made using nickel metal?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
I will nickel you for the soda, so you can have it later.
Пример
Don't nickel me, I can't afford to lend you any money right now.
Пример
Will you nickel me for that snack?
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