Looking for the meaning of the word NOTCHES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NOTCHES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Notch
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: probably from Anglo-Norman French noche, variant of Old French osche, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nɒtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an indentation or incision on an edge or surface
Short Definition:indentation or incision
Examples:- there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring
Definition:
a deep, narrow mountain pass.
Short Definition:mountain pass
Word: Notch
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nɒtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make notches in
Short Definition:make notches in
Examples:- he notched the stick at each end
Definition:
score or achieve (something)
Short Definition:score or achieve
Examples:- he notched up fifteen years' service with the company
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