Definitions for notch
nɒtʃnotch

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. notchnoun

   a V-shaped indentation

   "mandibular notch"

2. pass, mountain pass, notchnoun

   the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

   "we got through the pass before it started to snow"

3. notchnoun

   a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface

   "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver"

4. notch, nick, snickverb

   a small cut

5. notchverb

   cut or make a notch into

   "notch the rope"

6. notchverb

   notch a surface to record something

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. notchnoun

   A V-shaped cut.

2. notchnoun

   Such a cut, used for keeping a record

   The notches in that tribe's warrior axe handles stand for killed enemies.

3. notchnoun

   An indentation.

4. notchnoun

   A mountain pass; a defile

5. notchnoun

   A level or degree.

   This car is a notch better than the other.

6. notchverb

   To cut a notch in (something).

7. notchverb

   To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.

   The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle.

8. notchverb

   To join by means of notches.

9. notchverb

   To achieve (something).

   The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday.

10. Etymology: Recorded since 1577, probably a of an + otch, which noun stems from oche, itself from the verb ochier, of unknown origin

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. NOTCHnoun

   A nick; a hollow cut in any thing.

   Etymology: nocchia, Italian.

   The convex work is composed of black and citrin pieces in the margin, of a pyramidal figure appositely set, and with transverse notches. Nehemiah Grew, Musæum.

   From his rug the skew’r he takes,
   And on the stick ten equal notches makes:
   There take my tally of ten thousand pound. Jonathan Swift.

   He shew’d a comma ne’er could claim
   A place in any British name;
   Yet making here a perfect botch,
   Thrusts your poor vowel from his notch. Jonathan Swift.

2. To Notchverb

   To cut in small hollows.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   He was too hard for him directly: before Corioli, he scotcht him and notcht him like a carbonado. William Shakespeare.

   The convex work is composed of black and citrin pieces, cancellated and transversely notched. Nehemiah Grew, Musæum.

   From him whose quills stand quiver’d at his ear,
   To him who notches sticks at Westminster. Alexander Pope.

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1. notch

   A notch is a V-shaped cut or indentation in an edge or a surface. It can also refer to a degree or step in a scale or a series, often indicating a level of achievement or status.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notchnoun

   a hollow cut in anything; a nick; an indentation

2. Notchnoun

   a narrow passage between two elevation; a deep, close pass; a defile; as, the notch of a mountain

3. Notchverb

   to cut or make notches in ; to indent; also, to score by notches; as, to notch a stick

4. Notchverb

   to fit the notch of (an arrow) to the string

5. Etymology: [Akin to nock; cf. OD. nock, OSw. nocka. Cf. Nick a notch.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notch

   Norman Howell, better known as Notch is a R&B, reggae, dancehall and reggaeton artist. He was the former lead vocalist and one of the creative force behind the hip hop-reggae act, Born Jamericans. He has been featured on hit albums such as Mas Flow 2, Mas Flow 2.5, Chosen Few II: El Documental, Barrio Fino, and The Cosmic Game. His first solo album, Raised by the People, was released in May 2007.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notch

   noch, n. a nick cut in anything: an indentation, incision, incisure: a narrow pass in a rock, or between two mountains.—v.t. to cut a hollow into.—n. Notch′-board, the board which receives the ends of the steps of a staircase—also Bridge-board.—adjs. Notch′-eared, having emarginate ears, as the notch-eared bat; Notched, nicked.—n. Notch′ing, a method of joining framing-timbers, by halving, scarfing, or caulking. [From a Teut. root, as in Old Dut. nock. Cf. Nick, a notch.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. notch

   The gaffle of a cross-bow.

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. NOTCH

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Notch is ranked #47429 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Notch surname appeared 447 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Notch.
   
   96.6% or 432 total occurrences were White.
   1.3% or 6 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.1% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Incise
   • Indentation
   • Location
   • Range
   • Record

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How to pronounce notch?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say notch in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of notch in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of notch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of notch in a Sentence

1. The CNN chyron:

   I think the fact that Carrie Rosario just kept dismissing her is just why it made people so angry, it felt like Carrie Rosario was trying to take her down a notch, right ? Make her less of an expert, which she is an expert on public health, and that should be acknowledged.

2. Georgia Pellegrini:

   Its been a frustrating blow to know that weve got this content ready to distribute and we dont have the funds to pay for the distribution costs, the episodes are already filmed and a top-notch producer and crew are on board.

3. Alexander Chia:

   This is a positive surprise. The market has built in the expectation of at least a one-notch cut, so it will price in the positive news.

4. Stacey Mickles:

   Kids in the U.S. have the opportunity to get top notch educations through athletics scholarships, plus, sports help build self-esteem, so schools encourage athletic participation.

5. Brenda Kirwan:

   The funding in this area needs to really go up a notch, a huge notch.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=notch
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Notch
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=notch
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notch
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=notch
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=notch
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=notch
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=notch