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notches

The correct spelling is notches.

How to pronounce notches

noun

Say it like: Noc-hes

The correct spelling is notches. A V-shaped cut. For example: "Can you speak a notch louder, please?"

Usage Examples

Can you speak a notch louder, please?

The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle.

The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A V-shaped cut.
  2. 2.An indentation.
  3. 3.A mountain pass; a defile.
  4. 4.A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
  5. 5.A level or degree.

verb

  1. 1.To cut a notch in (something).
  2. 2.To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
  3. 3.To join by means of notches.
  4. 4.To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
  5. 5.To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.

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