notches

Meaning of notches

plural noun
  1. an indentation or incision on an edge or surface.
    there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring
  2. a deep, narrow mountain pass.
verb, 3rd person present
  1. make notches in.
    he notched the stick at each end
  2. score or achieve (something).
    he notched up fifteen years' service with the company

mid 16th century: probably from Anglo-Norman French noche, variant of Old French osche, of unknown origin.

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Hyphenation of notches

notches

  • It consists of 1 syllables and 7 chars.
  • notches is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

notches synonyms

Meaning make a nick or nicks in:

nick

Meaning make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object:

cut

Meaning make a visible impression or stain on:

mark

Meaning cut or scratch a notch or line on (a surface):

score

Meaning cut (a mark or decoration) into a surface:

incise

Meaning cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription:

carve

Meaning cut or carve (a text or design) on the surface of a hard object:

engrave

Meaning score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object:

scratch

Meaning make a long, deep cut in:

gash

Meaning make a long, narrow cut in:

slit

Meaning place (an object) into a slot, typically one specifically designed to receive it:

slot

Meaning cut a small notch or incision in (something):

snick

Meaning make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with or as with a sharp tool or blade:

gouge

Meaning make a groove or grooves in:

groove

Meaning make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something):

furrow

Meaning form deep recesses or notches in (a line or surface):

indent

Meaning mark with a dent:

dent

Meaning successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage:

achieve

Meaning succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for):

attain

Meaning fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost:

secure

Meaning obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable):

gain

Meaning obtain (money) in return for labour or services:

earn

Meaning form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create:

make

Meaning enter or record on an official list or directory:

register

Meaning set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference:

record

Anagrams of notches

Cheston, Technos, technos

Words that rhyme with notches

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