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   notch

   /nɒtʃ/

   noun

   • 1. an indentation or incision on an edge or surface: "there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring"
   • ▪ each of a series of holes for the tongue of a buckle: "he tightened his belt an extra notch"
   • ▪ a nick made on something in order to keep a score or record: "the notches in the rail represent the number of bear sightings we have in a year" Similar nickcutmarkincisionscorescratchgashslitsnickslotgougegroovefurrowcleftindentationdent
   • ▪ a point or degree in a scale: "her opinion of Nicole dropped a few notches" Similar degreesteplevelrungpointmarkmeasuregradegradationstage
   • 2. a deep, narrow mountain pass. North American

   verb

   • 1. make notches in: "he notched the stick at each end"
   • ▪ secure or insert by means of notches: "she notched her belt tighter"
   • 2. score or achieve (something): "he notched up fifteen years' service with the company"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: probably from Anglo-Norman French noche, variant of Old French osche, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. notcher noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOTCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NOTCH definition: 1. a V-shaped cut in a hard surface: 2. a hole or mark on the edge of a body part: 3. an…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › notchNotch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NOTCH is a V-shaped indentation. How to use notch in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOTCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A notch is a small V-shaped or circular cut in the surface or edge of something. They cut notches in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot. [ + in ]

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOTCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NOTCH meaning: 1. a V-shaped cut in a hard surface: 2. a hole or mark on the edge of a body part: 3. an…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › notchNotch - definition of notch by The Free Dictionary

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   1. an angular or V -shaped cut or indentation. 2. a nick made in an object for keeping a record. 3. a narrow pass between mountains; gap. 4. a step; degree: a notch above the average. 6. to record by notches. 7. to score: He notched up another win.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishNOTCH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   NOTCH definition: 1. a level of quality or amount: 2. a cut in the shape of the letter V on the edge or surface of…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnotch noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of notch noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Notch definition: an angular or V-shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.. See examples of NOTCH used in a sentence.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › notch_nnotch, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun notch mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun notch, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun notch? How is the noun notch pronounced? Where does the noun notch come from?

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › notchNotch Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    NOTCH meaning: 1 : a small cut that is shaped like a V and that is made on an edge or a surface; 2 : a narrow passage between mountains