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Definition of notch
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Examples of notch in a Sentence
Cut small notches at the corners of the fabric.
The tool has a notch for prying out nails.
The town is on the other side of the notch.
They turned the volume up several notches.
Recent Examples of notch from the Web
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At first, keeping these devices around was an invaluable way to ensure my projects were in top-notch working condition across devices.
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Lux riders are also guaranteed a top-notch driver who is required to maintain a 4.7 star or higher (out of 5) rating, as graded by previous passengers.
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TRUE TEN drops a notch in class for Garry Simms and will be a contender at this level.
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One could be forgiven for thinking that Bryce, himself, was engineered by top-notch Democratic consultants.
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The top-notch beverages and cool vibe (more cocktail bar than traditional coffee counter) provide a dreamy after-noon pick-me-up.
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A LITTLE ATTITUDE moves up a notch in class after being claimed by Chris Hartman who has good numbers with his first claims.
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So far, Drew Barrymore has probably been the most acclaimed actress to join a zombie drama, but now, Close’s presence kicks things up a notch.
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Moody’s Investors Service on Friday cut South Africa’s credit rating to Baa3, one notch above junk, and gave it a negative outlook.
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Did You Know?
Occasionally, you might hear a child ask for a "napple," as in "I would like a napple," mistaking the phrase "an apple" for "a napple." A similar error is believed to be behind notch, which may have resulted from a misdivision of "an otch." (Otch is a noun that is assumed to have existed in earlier English as a borrowing of Middle French oche, meaning "an incision made to keep a record.") Notch would not be alone in developing from such a mistake. The words newt and nickname were formed, respectively, from misdivisions of "an ewte" and "an ekename." Going in the other direction, umpire first appears in Middle English as oumpere, a mistaken rendering of "a noumpere."
Origin and Etymology of notch
perhaps alteration (from misdivision of an otch) of *otch, from Middle French oche
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Definition of notch
Examples of notch in a Sentence
Notch the ends so that they fit together.
He notched his fifth victory this year.
Recent Examples of notch from the Web
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Colorado’s marijuana industry notched its 11th consecutive $100 million month in April.
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WEST LAFAYETTE — After Crown Point's Alexis Holloway notched her 16th strikeout to put the finishing touch on a one-hitter, the senior pitcher embraced catcher Lexi Madrigal.
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As for the rest of Miami’s offense, Marcell Ozuna also notched an RBI in eighth after being set up by a Giancarlo Stanton walk.
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In the Class 2A 3,200 meters, Fenwick senior Jack Darrow notched 11th place — two shy of a medal — with a time of 9:44.75.
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Paired with the grand slam that Renfroe collected in a two-homer, seven-RBI game as a September call-up last year, Renfroe’s slam on Monday allowed him to join Melvin Nieves (1995) as the only Padres to notch two grand slams as a rookie.
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As a junior, Munson notched a personal-record 12-9 to win the 2A championship.
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Garcia is the 3rd White Sox player to notch 4 extra-base hits and 6 RBI, joining Robin Ventura on July 19, 1991 vs. MIL and Pat Seerey on July 18, 1948 at PHI.
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The second-round pick also dealt with a number of nagging injuries throughout the season and still managed to notch 5.5 sacks.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'notch'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of notch
1581
NOTCH Defined for English Language Learners
notch
playDefinition of notch for English Language Learners
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: a small cut that is shaped like a V and that is made on an edge or a surface
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: a narrow passage between mountains
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: a slightly higher or lower level in a series of levels that measure something
notch
Definition of notch for English Language Learners
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: to make a small cut in (something, such as wood) : to make a notch in (something)
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: to achieve or get (something)
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