Pronunciation: /nɑtʃ/
noun a V-shaped cut or indentation
A1 She hung her coat on the notch in the wall.
A2 The carpenter made a precise cut in the wood to create a perfect notch for the shelf to sit in.
B1 The hiker used the notch in the rock as a landmark to find his way back to the campsite.
B2 The skilled archer hit the bullseye on the target with an arrow perfectly placed in the center notch.
C1 The craftsmanship of the intricate design included delicate notches carved into the wood for added detail.
C2 The engineer carefully measured each notch in the metal frame to ensure a precise fit for the components of the machine.
verb to cut or make a notch in
A1 He notches the arrow before shooting it at the target.
A2 The chef notched the steak to indicate how well-done it was.
B1 She notched her belt to keep track of how much weight she had lost.
B2 The carpenter notched the wood to ensure a perfect fit for the shelves.
C1 The skilled archer notches his arrows with precision before each competition.
C2 The expert craftsman notches the intricate design into the metal with ease.
formal The quality of their customer service is top-notch.
informal That new restaurant is really top-notch.
slang His outfit is on fleek, he's really stepping it up a notch.
figurative She always takes her performance up a notch when she's on stage.
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