notched

• Qualifie quelque chose qui présente des encoches ou des entailles en forme de V ; s'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour signifier 'ayant atteint un certain niveau ou résultat'.

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.

   dentelé (en dents de scie)

   • 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.

   Synonymessaw-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.

   à bordure irrégulièrement dentelée

   • 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.

   Synonymeserosejagged

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de découper une petite encoche en forme de V sur une surface, ou d'atteindre quelque chose (par exemple une victoire ou un point).

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.

   entailler

   • 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.

   Synonymescutgougegrooveinciseindentmarknickscorescratch

2. Record or achieveB2informal

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

   Marquer (un résultat, un succès)

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

   Synonymesachieveattainchalk upearnrack uprecordregisterscore