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notched


Meanings
  • Noun

    A notch is a shallow cut or indentation on a surface.

    - "The tree had a notch in its bark where the measuring tape was wrapped."
    - "He made a notch in the stick to mark his progress."
  • Verb

    To notch is to make a notch or indentation.

    - "The hunter notched an arrow."
    - "The carpenter notched the wood before fitting it together."

Synonyms

notch up , erose , jagged , serrated , toothed
Rhymes
Words rhyming with notched
hocketed , spocketed , docketed
Homonyms
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  1. Notch (en) : A notch

  2. Notch (en) : To notch

  3. Notch (en) : A type of boat


Homophones
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  1. notched (en) : A notch

  2. notched (en) : To notch

  3. notch (en) : A type of boat


Variants
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notch , notched , notches , notching
Forms
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past tense: notched, past participle: notched, gerund: notching


Etymology
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Old English nottocan, from notte notch, tooth.


Trivia
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  1. Notches were used by ancient civilizations to keep track of the passing of the seasons and the cycles of the moon.

  2. The term 'notch' is also used in music to refer to a small gap between two adjacent notes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Measurement: Notches are often used as a means of measurement.

  2. Indentation: A notch is a type of indentation.


Culture
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Notches have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as markers for measuring time, recording events, and as decorative elements.

How to Memorize "notched"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine making a notch in a piece of wood or bark with a knife.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'notch' with the idea of a shallow cut or indentation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Notches on a tree' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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