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Rarenotches
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.A V-shaped cut.
- 2.An indentation.
- 3.A mountain pass; a defile.
- 4.A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
- 5.A level or degree.
verb
- 1.To cut a notch in (something).
- 2.To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
- 3.To join by means of notches.
- 4.To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
- 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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