notch
Pronunciation:
/nɒtʃ//nɑtʃ/noun
Definitions
A V-shaped cut.
An indentation.
A mountain pass; a defile.
A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
verb
Definitions
To cut a notch in (something).
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.
To join by means of notches.
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