notch
noun
an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
notched
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past participleof notch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof notch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
notchnounan angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
Example Sentences
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Luis Suarez, meanwhile, boasts the third-highest score ever and, as the Fantasy Football Scout points out, he notched a record 55 attacking returns in 2013-14 despite missing the first five games.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
When Rybakina notched her first break of the match to seize a 3-2 lead in the first set, Sabalenka responded by angrily launching a ball high into the stands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
SpaceX has notched another deal selling artificial-intelligence computing power, bringing it closer to an ambitious revenue milestone.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
It certainly doesn’t hurt to have Mosley, who notched his second consecutive 100-yard game, tallying all of his 104 yards and two touchdowns in the second quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
"Get to the armory and tell Lucan that Ser Lyonel notched his sword in practice and needs a new one. Here's his mark."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
