# notched

/ˈnɑtʃt/ (US) · /nˈɒtʃt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/notched
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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