to notch
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4.1
- verb
- /nɑtʃ/
- He notched a small mark on the wooden plank to measure the length accurately.
- notch a log
- notch a gate
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- To notch or not to notch, Is that Shakespeare?
- And then we went over notching, matching everything up.
- We will notch a new belt loop in the man spanks of freedom.
Examples
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When she found one that was suitable, she notched the bark and then looked for a third.
Fiction book (1990) -
Only clear some trees to notch the ridge at the turning point.
Fiction book (1997) -
The forest looks notched, as if it's been cut with scissors.
Fiction book (1998) -
OK, Now when you notch, OK, there's two kinds of notches.
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Second-year outside linebacker Von Miller also notched a sack, increasing his season total to 14.
Blog text (4) -
To keep track of his progress, she notched a line on the wall after each successful run.
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After cutting the fabric, he notched the edges to prevent fraying.
Synonyms
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1.0
Make a visible line, spot, or sign on a surface
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1.1
To cut or mark a surface by scraping it with something sharp
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3.5
To make a small cut on the skin or a surface, often by accident
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3.4
To make a small dent in a surface by hitting or pressing it
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4.1
To make a small rounded dip on a surface
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8.4
To cut notches or sharp points into something
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
A small curved dip on the top edge of the lower jaw between two bony points
How Deep
Surface Forms
Etymology
Notch as a verb comes from the same idea of making a small cut, like making a nick in a stick. So to notch something is to make that little cut or mark.