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Nickle

Noun

Sense 1: A hard, silvery-white metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion. It is used in various alloys, especially in coins and as a plating on other metals.

Example sentence: The United States nickel, also known as the five-cent coin, is composed primarily of nickle and copper.

Noun

Sense 2: A small sum of money.

Example sentence: Can you lend me a nickle? I just need a few more to get the bus fare.

Adjective

Sense 1: Of, relating to, or made of nickel.

Example sentence: The nickle plating on the car's bumper had started to chip away.

Verb

Sense 1: To coat or cover with a nickel alloy.

Example sentence: We decided to nickle plate the metal frame to prevent rusting.