notch

IPA: nˈɑtʃ

A V-shaped cut.
Such a cut, used for keeping a record.
(US slang) Woman.
An indentation.
A mountain pass; a defile.
(finance) A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
(informal) A level or degree.
(electronics) A portion of a mobile phone that overlaps the edge of the screen, used to house a camera, sensors etc. while maximizing screen space.

(transitive) To cut a notch in (something).
(transitive) To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
(transitive) To join by means of notches.
(transitive, informal) To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
(transitive) To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.

Examples of "notch" in Sentences

Anything to take down the ELPD a notch is great in my book.
This notch is located under the firing pin, and this notch prevents the firing pin from moving forward.
The next notch is to complete the Southern Parkway between Avon street extended and 5th street extended.
Can't see typical open sights well though, dand rear notch is too small, but a post and rear peep works great!
I should be taking more pain relievers. 4 mos post-op things should be top notch is what the doc says. datingjesus
Shakira has always been crazysexycool, but this time she brings it down a notch from the oversexed electro-pop of "She Wolf."
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The seafood is of course what takes this dish up a notch from the frittata, but if you have to run out and buy them, in other words plan for this dish, it is still worth it -- maybe just not as fun as knowing you whipped it up at the last minute.