American English pronunciation

How to pronounce notch

IPA transcription: ['nɑtʃ]

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Noun

  • a V-shaped indentation

    “mandibular notch”

  • the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

    “we got through the pass before it started to snow”

  • a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface

    “there were four notches in the handle of his revolver”

  • a small cut

Verb

  • cut or make a notch into

    “notch the rope”

  • notch a surface to record something

Usage examples

  • Notches were located at the base of the cartridge's two back corners.
  • The foot of the pubic bone is notched from behind.
  • These notches can be found on the upper legs, feet and upper body section.
  • Its lateral surface presents a narrow, oblong, articular depression, the radial notch.
  • The outer rim is battered, worn, and notched with past impacts.
  • The jaws have denticulated edges with the upper not notched mesially.
  • Another: “You’ve taken Molière down a notch by depicting him as being jealous.
  • It has a deep and narrow occipital notch and a high postorbital ridge.
  • The highway runs southeast along the Wild Ammonoosuc River, then climbs through Kinsman Notch.
  • This was to progressively change as the Nationalist forces notched up several victories.