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Meaning of notch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

notch

Pronunciation:/nɒtʃ//nɑtʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A V-shaped cut.

  2. An indentation.

  3. A mountain pass; a defile.

  4. A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cut a notch in (something).

  2. To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.

    Example: The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle.

  3. To join by means of notches.

  4. To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.

    Example: The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday.

    Synonyms:notch up