nɔtʃ n. & v. --n. 1 a V-shaped
indentation on an
edge or
surface. 2 a
nick made on a stick etc. in
order to
keep count. 3 colloq. a
step or
degree (move up a notch). 4 US a
deep gorge. --v.tr. 1
make notches
in. 2 (foll. by up)
record or
score with or as with notches. 3
secure or
insert by notches. øønotched adj. notcher n. notchy adj. (notchier, notchiest). [AF noche perh. f. a
verbal form nocher (unrecorded), of uncert. orig.]