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notch

notch [ noch ]


noun  (plural notch·es)
Definition:
 
1. nick or indentation: a small V-shaped cut in the edge or on the surface of something

2. degree on scale: a level or step on a scale, especially one measuring quality or achievement
raise the tension on the wire another notch

3. nick used as tally: a cut made to record a score, a debt, or the number of times something has been done

4. geography pass or gorge: a narrow valley between hills or mountains



transitive verb  (past and past participle notched, present participle notch·ing, 3rd person present singular notch·es)
Definition:
 
1. make V-shaped cut in something: to make a notch in or on something

2. record something with notches: to record a score or debt by making a series of cuts in a surface

3. achieve or score something: to achieve a victory or success, or score a point or goal ( slang )
notched up another win

[Mid-16th century. Origin ?]

notch·y adjective
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