1. a hard silvery-white metallic chemical element
2. a U.S. coin worth five cents

1. to plate or coat with nickel

Examples

• Nickel is used to make stainless steel.
• The battery contains nickel and other metals.
• I found a nickel on the sidewalk.
• The candy costs a nickel at the old-fashioned store.
• Do you have change for a nickel?
• The factory nickels car parts to prevent rust.
• They nickel the surface to give it a shiny finish.