notch (n ch)n. 1. a. A V-shaped cut. b. Such a cut used for keeping a record. 2. A narrow pass between mountains. 3. Informal A level or degree: a notch or two higher in quality. tr.v. notched, notch·ing, notch·es 1. To cut a notch in. 2. To record by or as if by making notches: notched the score on a stick. 3. Informal To achieve; score: notched 30 wins in a single season. [Probably from a notch, alteration of an otch, from French oche, from Old French, from ochier, to notch.] |
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