notch
//nɒtʃ//
Noun
notchSingular
notchesPlural
1
A V-shaped cut or indentation on an edge or surface.
He carved a notch into the wooden stick to mark each day.
2
A level or degree on a scale, especially of achievement or quality.
Her performance moved up a notch after months of practice.
3
A narrow pass or gap between mountains.
The hikers crossed through the notch between the two peaks.
Synonym
Verb
notchInfinitive
notchPresent tense
notchedPast tense
notchedPast participle
notchingPresent participle
notchesThird-person singular
1
To make a notch or notches in something.
He notched the wooden stick to mark each day.
2
To achieve or score something, especially in a competition.
The team notched their third win of the season.