notched

• يصف شيئًا فيه حزّ أو قطع على شكل حرف V أو تجويف؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا بمعنى بلغ مستوى معينًا أو حقّق نتيجة.

Describes something that has a V-shaped cut or indentation; often used metaphorically to mean 'having achieved a particular level or score'.

1. Saw-like notchesC1formaltechnical

   Having a series of V-shaped cuts or indentations, similar to the teeth of a saw, with the points directed toward the tip or apex.

   مُسَنَّن

   • The leaf had a notched edge, resembling a saw blade.
   • The ancient tool had a notched blade for cutting wood.
   • The notched pattern on the artifact indicated its use as a saw.

   المرادفاتsaw-toothedserrateserrated

2. Irregularly gnawed marginC1formalscientific

   Having a border that is unevenly cut or indented, as if it had been chewed or gnawed by an animal.

   ذو حافة غير منتظمة

   • The notched edge of the leaf suggested it had been eaten by insects.
   • The parchment had a notched margin, as if nibbled by mice.
   • The fossil showed a notched outline, indicating damage from ancient scavengers.

   المرادفاتerosejagged

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى قطع حزٍّ أو علامة صغيرة على شكل حرف V في سطح ما، أو إلى تحقيق شيء كالفوز أو نقطة.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting a small V-shaped mark into a surface, or achieving or scoring something (e.g., a victory or point).

1. Cut a notchB2formal

   To make a small V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.

   عمل حَزًّا

   • He notched the stick to mark the height.
   • The carpenter notched the wood to fit the joint.
   • She notched the belt to adjust the size.

   المرادفاتcutgougegrooveinciseindentmarknickscorescratch

2. Record or achieveB2informal

   To achieve or record something, often a score or a success.

   حقّق

   • The team notched another victory last night.
   • He notched his third goal of the season.
   • She notched a personal best in the marathon.

   المرادفاتachieveattainchalk upearnrack uprecordregisterscore