Pronunciation: /nɑtʃt/

Definitions of notched

verb past tense of notch, to make a groove or indentation in something

Example Sentences

A1 She notched a victory in the spelling bee.

A2 The carpenter notched the wood before joining the pieces together.

B1 He notched his belt to keep track of his weight loss progress.

B2 The team notched another win in their quest for the championship.

C1 The singer notched another number one hit on the charts.

C2 The author notched another award for her latest novel.

adjective having a notch or notches

Example Sentences

A1 The notched stick was used as a makeshift ruler.

A2 The notched edge of the blade made it easier to cut through the tough material.

B1 The notched pattern on the fabric added a unique touch to the design.

B2 The notched handle of the sword provided a secure grip in battle.

C1 The notched surface of the rock showed signs of erosion over time.

C2 The notched details on the sculpture demonstrated the artist's attention to precision and craftsmanship.

Examples of notched in a Sentence

formal The carpenter notched the wood to create a precise joint.

informal I notched a win in the game last night.

slang He notched up another achievement on his belt.

figurative Her determination notched another victory in her career.

Grammatical Forms of notched

past tense

notched

plural

notches

comparative

more notched

superlative

most notched

present tense

notch

future tense

will notch

perfect tense

have notched

continuous tense

is notching

singular

notch

positive degree

notched

infinitive

to notch

gerund

notching

participle

notching

Origin and Evolution of notched

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'notched' originated from the Old French word 'noche' which means 'nick or incision'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a cut or indentation, the word 'notched' has evolved to also mean marked or scored in a distinctive way, often used in the context of scoring points or achievements.