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How to pronounce notching

verb

Say it like: Noc-hin-g

The correct spelling is notching. To cut a notch in (something). For example: "The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle."

Usage Examples

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

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.

noun

  1. 1.A notched mark or pattern.
  2. 2.A method of joining framing-timbers, by halving, scarfing, or caulking.

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