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notch

[/nɑːtʃ/]
noun/verbpl: notches
entalhe
1. a V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge
There was a notch cut into the wooden beam.
Havia um entalhe cortado na viga de madeira.
2. a level or degree of something, especially quality or achievement
The new product is a notch above the competition.
O novo produto é um degrau acima da concorrência.
3. to make a V-shaped cut in something
He notched the arrow in the bowstring.
Ele encaixou a flecha na corda do arco.
4. to record or achieve something
The team notched up another victory.
O time conquistou mais uma vitória.
NYC Slang
a step up or notch up (same usage in NYC)
Synonyms
cutindentgroovenickmarkleveldegree
Antonyms
smoothevenflat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entalhe
most common term for the cut; also used metaphorically for level or degree
Brazil
entalhadura
more formal or technical variant
Portugal
entalhe
standard Portuguese term
Brazil (informal)
mossa
colloquial term for a small notch or dent

Related Idioms & Phrases

notch up - to achieve or record
a notch above - superior to, better than
move up a notch - to improve in rank or quality
notch in one's belt - an achievement or success to be proud of
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