notch
Because it is a word with a single syllable, notch is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofnotch
- A V-shaped cut.
- An indentation.
- A mountain pass; a defile.
- A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
- A level or degree.
Example: "Can you speak a notch louder, please?"
- A portion of a mobile phone that overlaps the edge of the screen, used to house camera, sensors etc. while maximizing screen space.
- To cut a notch in (something).
- To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
Example: "The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle."
- To join by means of notches.
- To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
Synonyms: "notch up"
Example: "The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday."
- To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.
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