Indented (8)
'indented' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for notched that I've seen before include "Indented, incised" , "Carved with a nick" , "Nicked" , "Made incisions in (something)" , "Serrated" .)
'indented' is the definition.
(recessing is a kind of indenting)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for recessed that I've seen before include "Adjourned or suspended" , "Set back by seceders" , "along the lines of bay" , "Set back in at wall" .)