Vocabulary Entry

notch

|noun • verb

noun

A V-shaped cut or indentation.

Example Sentences

"The wood had a notch to help guide the joint together."

"He made a notch in the tree to mark the height of his growth."

"The old ruler had a notch for every inch marked along its edge."

verb

Example Sentences

"Please notch the wood before assembling the furniture."

"She notched the side of the hill to track her progress."

"The craftsman notched the metal before bending it into shape."