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nickelled

nickelnoun

Definitions

A silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 28, used in alloys and for plating.

The coin was made of nickel, giving it a shiny appearance.

A five-cent coin in the United States and Canada.

He found a nickel on the sidewalk and picked it up.

A monetary unit equal to five cents.

The candy bar cost a nickel back in the day.

American football: a defensive formation that employs five defensive backs; a nickel defense.

On third and long, the coach sent in a nickel to counter the opponent's passing attack.

nickelverb

nickelled

Past Simple

nickeled

Past Simple

nickeled

Past Participle

nickeling

Gerund

/ˈnɪk.əl/

Translations

They decided to nickel the metal parts to prevent rust.

Они решили никелировать металлические детали, чтобы предотвратить ржавчину.

Additional translations

Definitions

To coat or plate with nickel.

The manufacturer decided to nickel the metal parts to prevent corrosion.

Synonyms

nickeladjective

Definitions

Made of or containing nickel.

She bought a set of nickel cutlery for her new kitchen.

American football: Relating to a defensive formation that employs five defensive backs.

The team switched to a nickel package on third down.