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English

notching

verb

Meaning

  1. To cut a notch in (something).
  2. To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
  3. To join by means of notches.
  4. To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
  5. To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.
  6. A notched mark or pattern.
  7. A method of joining framing-timbers, by halving, scarfing, or caulking.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data