"Notched" Example Sentences
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1. The knife had a worn wooden handle and a rusty, notched blade.
2. The arrowhead was made of stone with several notches around the edges.
3. She notched a tally mark into the wall with her knife.
4. The hunters used notched sticks to keep count of the animals they killed.
5. The tree trunk had deep notches carved into the bark over the years from people sitting there.
6. The climber gripped the notched handholds in the rock face to pull himself higher.
7. He notched another year onto the wooden stick he used as a calendar.
8. The gunslinger adjusted his leather belt, notched with wear from battles fought and won.
9. The stone axehead was chipped and notched from years of chopping firewood.
10. The warrior held the notched battle axe, ready to fight.
11. The knife dug into the soft wood, notching out a place to carve the initials.
12. The camper's firestarting kit included a notched flint and steel striker.
13. The belt had several notches to adjust the size for the growing child.
14. The notched bamboo ladder allowed access to the treehouse high up in the branches.
15. The bones had rough notches where tools had cut into them.
16. The old coin had deep notches worn into its edges from years of circulation.
17. The ladder rungs were notched into the wooden side rails for support.
18. The arrow shaft had feather fletchings attached with notches cut into the wood.
19. The rough log ladder had large notches cut into each step for traction.
20. The rock had deep gouges and notches carved into its surface over time.
21. He notched another arrow and pulled the string taut.
22. The snake's scales were rough, notched scales that were effective at camouflaging it.
23. The elderly woman's spine had deep notches from years of wear and tear.
24. The old staircase had deep notches worn into the stone edges from centuries of use.
25. The carpenter finely notched the wood together to form a strong corner joint.
26. The heavy wooden door had an iron handle with large notches for a padlock.
27. The tree branch was thick and knotted with deep notches from where other branches used to grow.
28. The notched tire treads provided effective traction on the muddy terrain.
29. The terrier dug deeply into the earth, notching out a place for her new litter of puppies.
30. Beavers gnaw wood with huge, paddle-shaped front teeth that notch logs into manageable chunks.
31. The mason notched the stones to precision angles before fitting them together.
32. The two pieces of wood were joined with a notched lap joint.
33. His index finger was callused and notched from years of plucking guitar strings.
34. She notched the raw log into place to create a support beam for the cabin.
35. The wooden plank had deep notches cut along its edges to create a decorative pattern.
36. The edges of the mighty oak tree were deeply notched and worn from numerous storms.
37. The front bumper was deeply notched and dented from the minor collision.
38. The weathered axe handle had several deep notches cut into the wood.
39. The arrow struck its target with a satisfying thunk as the notched arrowhead dug deep.
40. He notched the arrow and took careful aim before letting it fly true.
41. The zigzag pattern of notches became more shallow as his knife got duller.
42. The key had several notches cut into the blade to match the locking mechanism.
43. The puppy's ears were notched for identification purposes.
44. The knife handle had been notched and grooved to allow for a better grip.
45. The sides of the plot were roughly notched out with a shovel.
46. The edges of the board were roughly notched so they would fit together.
47. Her brow furrowed as she notched another mark into the long tally of failures.
48. The shelves were notched directly into the wall studs for maximum support.
49. She carefully notched her initials into the soft wood of the desk with her penknife.
50. The pipe was deeply notched from years of use and corrosion.
51. The key had several deep notches cut along its edge to open the padlock.
52. The stone block had a notched indent carved into its surface to allow a wooden beam to rest.
53. The wooden plank was notched into position to close the gap in the fence.
54. The bear's claw left deep notches in the tree trunk as it climbed.
55. The wooden ladder rungs were deeply notched and splintered from heavy use.
56. The stone beam rested on two notched supports carved out of the wall.
57. The splintered cart spoke was deeply notched and weakened from heavy loads.
58. The drill bit was notched and chipped from heavy use.
59. The mason's chisel was finely notched with use.
60. The stick was deeply notched and blackened from years suspended over a campfire.
Common Phases
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1. Notch up
To increase or add to, especially after an accomplishment.
2. Notch in one's belt
An achievement or success to add to one's credentials or experience.
3. Notch on one's gun
An achievement or kill used to denote skill or prowess.
4.
Notched up
Increased or made higher, especially with competitiveness or excitement.
5. Deeply
notched
With deep cuts carved into or gouged out.
6. Sharply
notched
With distinct and pronounced cuts or indents.
7. Roughly
notched
Done without precision, producing a crude cut or indent.
8. Finely
notched
Done with precision, producing a clean, accurate cut or indent.
9.
Notched arrowhead
An arrowhead with cuts or indentations that allow for a better fit onto the shaft or cause more damage upon impact.
10.
Notched scale
Body covering with prominences, ridges, or excrescences along its surface.
11.
Notched joint
A coupling or fastening formed with corresponding notches fitting together.
12.
Notched ladder
A ladder with indentations cut into the sides for stability and grip.
13.
Notched tire
A tire with triangular or zigzag patterns cut into the tread for traction.
14.
Notched handle
A grip with indentations, usually to improve hold or provide traction.
15.
Notched belt
A belt with holes cut into it to allow for size adjustment.