Word
notched
US/ˈnɑtʃt/
UK/nˈɒtʃt/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The carpenter used a notched piece of wood to join the frames.”
contextual
“Ancient hunters often used a notched stick to keep a permanent record of their successful hunts.”
complex
“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.
Real-World Examples
“He notched up the UK’s bestselling single of 1979 with Bright Eyes, the theme from the film Watership Down, but the decade ended with a bump.” “Wisley in Surrey has now notched up 60 days with no recorded rainfall.” Scan code
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