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NOTCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Notch.

How to pronounce notch:

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Notch - as a noun

A v-shaped indentation

Example: "Mandibular notch"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indentation12indenture10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

Example: "We got through the pass before it started to snow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mountain passpass6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
location10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A v-shaped or u-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface

Example: "There were four notches in the handle of his revolver"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indentation12indenture10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small cut

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nick10snick11

Notch - as a verb

Cut or make a notch into

Example: "Notch the rope"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incise8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Notch a surface to record something

Example Sentences

"He made a small notch on the edge of the paper."
"A narrow notch in the cliff provided a foothold for the climber."
"The carpenter cut a V-shaped notch in the wood."
"There was a tiny notch on the corner of the book cover."
"The key fits perfectly into the notch of the lock."
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Word Game Points

Is NOTCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, notch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NOTCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is NOTCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, notch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NOTCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is NOTCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, notch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NOTCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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