noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
entalhe, entalhamento, fazer entalhes
1. The act of making a notch or notches; cutting a V-shaped or rectangular indentation in something
The woodworker spent the afternoon notching the wooden beams for the joint.
O marceneiro passou a tarde entalhando as vigas de madeira para a emenda.
2. In sports or achievement, the act of recording or achieving a success or victory
The team is notching up impressive wins this season.
O time está conquistando vitórias impressionantes nesta temporada.
3. Making cuts or marks along the edge of something
Notching the belt allowed for better adjustment.
O entalhamento do cinto permitiu melhor ajuste.
In American sports culture, 'notching' a win is a common colloquial expression meaning to achieve or record a victory. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term is primarily used in woodworking and carpentry contexts, though the sports meaning is understood in modern usage.
NYC Slang
racking up (as in 'notching wins')
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