notched
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈnɑtʃt// UK //nˈɒtʃt// notched
adj. having a small V-shaped cut or mark on the edge. You use this to describe something that has been carved or chipped to help it fit or to keep track of a score.
adj. marked with a V-shaped indentation or nick on an edge or surface. Often describes physical objects like wood or bone, or can refer to a serrated edge profile.
The carpenter used a notched piece of wood to join the frames.
Ancient hunters often used a notched stick to keep a permanent record of their successful hunts.
The gears were designed with a notched circumference to ensure they locked precisely into place during the high-speed rotation of the engine.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.