"nick-of-time" meaning in All languages combined

See nick-of-time on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From in the nick of time. Etymology templates: {{m|en|in the nick of time}} in the nick of time Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nick-of-time (not comparable)
  1. Just-in-time. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: just in time
    Sense id: en-nick-of-time-en-adj-7YrmasG6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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