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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
Examples
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.
02
to make a small cut or indentation in a surface to mark or record something
Transitive: to notch a record on a surface
Examples
The fishermen notched each catch on the side of their boat.
The sailors notched their voyages on the ship's mast.
03
to successfully get or achieve something
Transitive: to notch an achievement
Examples
Despite the fierce competition, she managed to notch a coveted spot in the top-tier university.
The team 's persistence paid off when they finally notched a crucial victory in the championship game.
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
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