definition of
notch

[1] #1 notch v. cut or make a notch into; "notch the rope". wn

[2] #2 notch n. a V-shaped indentation; "mandibular notch". wn

[3] #3 notch n. [pass, mountain pass] the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; "we got through the pass before it started to snow". wn

[4] #4 notch v. notch a surface to record something. wn

[5] #5 notch n. a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver". wn