Rechercher
to notch
01
entailler, creuser
to cut a V-shaped groove or mark into something
Transitive: to notch a surface | to notch a mark on a surface
Example
The stonemason skillfully notches the stone to create a decorative pattern.
The archer used a knife to notch the arrow for a more secure placement on the bowstring.
The carpenter needs to notch the wooden beam to fit it securely into place.
02
entaille, inciser
to make a small cut or indentation in a surface to mark or record something
Transitive: to notch a record on a surface
Example
The farmers notch the harvested crops on their barn door.
The fishermen notched each catch on the side of their boat.
The craftsmen notched the completed tasks on the workshop wall.
03
remporter, enregistrer, engranger
to successfully get or achieve something
Transitive: to notch an achievement
Example
Through strategic networking, she notched a lucrative deal with a major client for her consulting firm.
Despite initial setbacks, the entrepreneur notched a significant investment for her startup.
Despite the odds, the underdog team notched an unexpected win against the reigning champions.
Notch
01
encoche, entaille
a V-shaped indentation
02
encoche, entaille
a small cut
03
encoche, rainure
a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
04
col, dépression
the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
Exemple
The stonemason skillfully notches the stone to create a decorative pattern.
The archer used a knife to notch the arrow for a more secure placement on the bowstring.
The carpenter needs to notch the wooden beam to fit it securely into place.
To keep track of the count, the hunter decided to notch a mark on the tree trunk.
In woodworking, it's common to notch the edge for better fitting joints.
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