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notched

|notched|

B2

🇺🇸

/nɑːtʃt/

🇬🇧

/nɒtʃt/

(notch)

indentation or groove

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'notch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'nocche', where 'nocche' meant 'a small cut or indentation'.

Historical Evolution

'nocche' transformed into the modern English word 'notch'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small cut or indentation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'notch'.

He notched the wood to fit the joint.

Adjective 1

having a V-shaped indentation or cut.

The notched edge of the leaf was distinctive.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42