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Meaning of the word notch in English

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notch

US /nɑːtʃ/
UK /nɑːtʃ/

Noun

1.

an indentation or incision on an edge or surface.

Example:
•
there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring
2.

a deep, narrow mountain pass.

Verb

1.

make notches in.

Example:
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he notched the stick at each end
Synonym:
nickcutmarkscoreincisecarveengravescratchgashslitslotsnickgougegroovefurrowindentdent
2.

score or achieve (something).

Example:
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she notched her second major championship
Synonym:
scoreachieveattainsecurerack upchalk upgainearnmakeregisterrecord
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top-notch