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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noch
Phonetic Transcription : nɒtʃ



Definition of notch

Origin :
  • 1570s, probably a misdivision of an otch (see N for other examples), from Middle French oche "notch," from Old French ochier "to notch," of unknown origin. Said to be unconnected to nock.
  • noun indentation
  • noun level within classification
  • verb indent
Example sentences :
  • Notch and ornament it handsomely with leaves and flowers of paste.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Cover the pie with a crust, notch and ornament it, and bake it well.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Notch the edges handsomely, and put a paste flower in the centre.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • It had rained among the hills about the Notch, and cleared off.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Then he turned to the nearest tree, and made a notch on the bark with the blade.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • There the old man was even with her; he was up to the notch—ha, ha, ha!
  • Extract from : « The Contrast » by Royall Tyler
  • Heart-shaped or cordate, similar to ovate, but with a notch at the base.
  • Extract from : « Trees of the Northern United States » by Austin C. Apgar
  • As before, it was made by the horse with the notch in its left hind hoof.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • Down here a man could line the notch of his hindsight with the bead.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • He swerved a bit to the north and cut straight for a notch in the mountains.
  • Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts

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