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to notch
01
to cut a V-shaped groove or mark into something
Transitive: to notch a surface | to notch a mark on a surface
02
to make a small cut or indentation in a surface to mark or record something
Transitive: to notch a record on a surface
03
to successfully get or achieve something
Transitive: to notch an achievement
Notch
01
a V-shaped indentation
02
a small cut
03
a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
04
the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
notch
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notched
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notched
adj
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.
To keep track of the count, the hunter decided to notch a mark on the tree trunk.
The carpenter needs to notch the wooden beam to fit it securely into place.
In woodworking, it's common to notch the edge for better fitting joints.
