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Another word for notch

Noun

  1. One of the units in a course, as on an ascending or descending scale

    2. See also:

    big

Another word for notch

Verb

  1. To gain (a point or points) in a game or contest

    2. See also:

    do

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Another word for notch

Noun
    2. See also:

    groove

    dent

    cut

Another word for notch

Verb
    2. See also:

    dent

    cut

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Sentence Examples

  • "I'm just turning the heat up a notch," he added.

  • "I'm just turning the heat up a notch," he added.

  • It's a top notch hospital.

  • The thread was secured by a spiral notch in the stick.

  • He'd recently employed a deputy who was doing a top notch job.

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