notch
Third Person
notches
Present Participle
notching
Past Tense
notched
Past Participle
notched
1
to cut a V-shaped groove or mark into something
transitive
- The carpenter needs to notch the wooden beam to fit it securely into place.
- To keep track of the count, the hunter decided to notch a mark on the tree trunk.
- The stonemason skillfully notches the stone to create a decorative pattern.
- In woodworking, it's common to notch the edge for better fitting joints.
- The archer used a knife to notch the arrow for a more secure placement on the bowstring.
2
to make a small cut or indentation in a surface to mark or record something
transitive
- The fishermen notched each catch on the side of their boat.
- The sailors notched their voyages on the ship's mast.
- The craftsmen notched the completed tasks on the workshop wall.
- The farmers notch the harvested crops on their barn door.
3
to successfully get or achieve something
transitive
- Despite the fierce competition, she managed to notch a coveted spot in the top-tier university.
- The team's persistence paid off when they finally notched a crucial victory in the championship game.
- Despite initial setbacks, the entrepreneur notched a significant investment for her startup.
- Through strategic networking, she notched a lucrative deal with a major client for her consulting firm.
- Despite the odds, the underdog team notched an unexpected win against the reigning champions.