notch meaning and definition

NOTCH noun

Definition of notch (noun)

1. a V-shaped indentation
   • "mandibular notch"
2. 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"
   • synonyms: mountain pass, pass
3. a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
   • "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver"
4. a small cut
   • synonyms: nick, snick

NOTCH verb

Definition of notch (verb)

1. cut or make a notch into
   • "notch the rope"
2. notch a surface to record something