1. the action of making V-shaped cuts or indentations
2. V-shaped cuts or indentations made in something

1. making a V-shaped cut or indentation in something

Examples

• He was notching the wooden beam to fit the joint.
• The carpenter spent the morning notching logs for the cabin.
• She examined the notching on the ancient arrow shaft.
• The notching in the tree bark showed where animals had climbed.
• Careful notching ensures the pieces will fit together perfectly.
• The notching technique requires precision and steady hands.