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Meaning of notch
The primary meaning of the word "notch" is a V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.
Etymology of notch
The word "notch" originated from the Old English word "hnuc" or "hnuca", which referred to a projecting point or corner, and is related to the Old Norse word "hnýkr", meaning "lump" or "knot"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a cut or indentation in a surface or edge
Synonyms
Definitions
- A V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge
- * A point or level on a scale or gauge
- * A particular level or standard of achievement
Usage Examples
- The arrow had a notch at the end to help guide it onto the bowstring
- * The guitar player used a notch on the neck of the instrument to change the pitch
- * The company has reached a new notch in sales, exceeding last year's record
Antonyms
fill
fill in
fill up
block
blockage
closure
covering
cover
seal
sealing
mend
repair
fix
restoration
replacement
reinforcement
bolster
buttress
support
prop
shore
fill
solid
wholeness
integrity
completeness
perfection
flawlessness