entalhado
1. having a notch or notches; cut or indented with a V-shaped or rectangular groove
The carpenter created a notched beam for the roof structure.
O carpinteiro criou uma viga entalhada para a estrutura do telhado.
2. having achieved or recorded something, especially a victory or score
The team notched their third consecutive win this season.
O time conquistou sua terceira vitória consecutiva nesta temporada.
3. having a serrated or jagged edge with small cuts or indentations
The notched blade provides better grip on the material.
A lâmina entalhada oferece melhor aderência no material.
In American English, 'notched' is commonly used in both physical and figurative contexts. In sports and informal speech, 'notched a win' means securing a victory. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'entalhado' is primarily used for physical descriptions, while 'conquistado' or 'marcado' is preferred for achievements.
NYC Slang
locked in, sealed (when referring to achievements)
Related Idioms & Phrases
notch in one's belt - a success or achievement to be proud of
notch up - to achieve or record a success
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