notches
notches is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, notches is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofnotches
- 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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