blatch

/blætʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut or notch (something, especially a tree or a branch) roughly or carelessly

“The axe blatched the wood, leaving a jagged edge.”

2. noun

a notch or cut in a surface, especially a tree or a branch

“The blatch on the tree trunk was a clear sign of a recent axing.”

Synonyms

  • gouge
  • notch

Antonyms

  • polish
  • smooth