entaille — meaning in English

English meaning

• cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
• notch noun A V-shaped or angular cut or indentation in an edge or surface.
• slash noun A quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.

Senses

entaille is used for these senses in English:

• cut (card games) The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
• cut An opening of a living body resulting from cutting; an incision or wound.
• notch A V-shaped cut.
• slash A swift, broad cutting stroke, especially one made with an edged weapon or whip.

cut — full definition

1. verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
2. verb To reduce or remove part of something.
3. noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
4. noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
5. noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.

notch — full definition

1. noun A V-shaped or angular cut or indentation in an edge or surface.
2. noun A level or degree, especially in a scale of quality or achievement.
3. verb To achieve or score something, adding it to one's record.

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