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notch


2notch

verb

Definition of NOTCH

transitive verb
1
: to cut or make a notch in
2
a : to mark or record by a notch b : score, achieve —sometimes used with up
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Examples of NOTCH

  1. Notch the ends so that they fit together.
  2. He notched his fifth victory this year.

First Known Use of NOTCH

1600

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