notched

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine V-förmige Kerbe, Einkerbung oder Aussparung hat; wird oft metaphorisch für 'ein bestimmtes Niveau oder Ergebnis erreicht habend' verwendet.

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.

   Gezackt

   • 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.

   Synonymesaw-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.

   Mit unregelmäßigem Rand

   • 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.

   Synonymeerosejagged

• Verb, das das Einschneiden einer kleinen V-förmigen Kerbe oder Markierung in eine Oberfläche bezeichnet oder das Erreichen von etwas (z. B. eines Sieges oder Punktes) ausdrückt.

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.

   Einkerbung machen

   • 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.

   Synonymecutgougegrooveinciseindentmarknickscorescratch

2. Record or achieveB2informal

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

   Erreichen

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

   Synonymeachieveattainchalk upearnrack uprecordregisterscore