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notch
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- pronunciation:
- nach
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a V-shaped cut or indentation in an edge or object.
- synonyms:
- indent, score
- similar words:
- clip, cut, gouge, groove, hack, incision, nick, nock, slit
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definition 2: |
such a cut made as a scorekeeping device.
- synonyms:
- score
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definition 3: |
(informal) a step or degree.
That make of car is a notch above all others in its price range.- synonyms:
- grade, level
- similar words:
- degree, rank, stage, step
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definition 4: |
a narrow passage or opening between mountains; gap.
- synonyms:
- defile, gap
- similar words:
- gorge, pass, passage
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related words: |
canyon, dent, jog, mark |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
notches, notching, notched |
definition 1: |
to cut or create a notch or notches in.
- synonyms:
- score
- similar words:
- chip, cut, gash, gouge, groove, incise, indent, jag, nick, nock, pink, scarify, serrate, slit
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definition 2: |
to record with a notch or notches.
- similar words:
- record, score, tally
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definition 3: |
to score or achieve (a win or the like).
She notched her second tennis championship.- synonyms:
- score, win
- similar words:
- capture
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related words: |
dent, mark, pit |
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