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   Notch

   /näCH/

   

   noun

   • 1. an indentation or incision on an edge or surface: "there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring"
   • ▪ each of a series of holes for the tongue of a buckle: "he tightened his belt an extra notch"
   • ▪ a nick made on something in order to keep a score or record: "the notches in the rail represent the number of bear sightings we have in a year" Similar nickcutmarkincisionscorescratchgashslitsnickslotgougegroovefurrowcleftindentationdent
   • ▪ a point or degree in a scale: "her opinion of Nicole dropped a few notches" Similar degreesteplevelrungpointmarkmeasuregradegradationstage
   • 2. a deep, narrow mountain pass. North American

   verb

   • 1. make notches in: "he notched the stick at each end"
   • ▪ secure or insert by means of notches: "she notched her belt tighter"
   • 2. score or achieve (something): "she notched her second major championship"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: probably from Anglo-Norman French noche, variant of Old French osche, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. notcher noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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