notch
notch Lexical Profile
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• noun
An indentation or incision on an edge or surface, typically V-shaped.
"The carpenter carved a small notch into the wooden beam to hold the crosspiece in place."
A point, degree, or step on a scale of quality, achievement, or intensity.
"Her latest novel is a notch above her previous work in both style and pacing."
American A deep, narrow mountain pass or gap between ridges, especially in New England and the northeastern United States.
"We drove through Franconia Notch in New Hampshire to admire the autumn foliage."
• verb
To score, achieve, or record a victory, point, or milestone (often used with 'up').
"The team notched their fifth consecutive win of the season last night."
To make V-shaped cuts or indentations in an edge or surface.
"The tailor notched the seam allowance so the curved fabric would lie flat."
• Rhymes for notch
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century, 'notch' arose by metanalysis (false splitting) of the phrase 'an otch' as 'a notch', from Anglo-Norman 'oche' (a tally cut), derived from Old French 'ochier' (to cut a notch).
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