Meaning & use
notch
A V-shaped or angular cut or indentation made in an edge or surface.
See it in a sentence
He carved a notch into the tree to mark the trail.
Each notch on the belt showed how much weight she had lost.
A note on using this word
Notch is also used informally as a verb meaning to achieve or record something, as in 'notch a win.'
Words with a similar meaning
nickgroove
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. verb
To achieve, score, or record something, especially a win or an accomplishment.
The team notched their third consecutive victory of the season.
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