notch

//nɒtʃ//
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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.

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.

Synonym