notch

n 1: a depression scratched or carved into a surface [syn: {incision},

{scratch}, {prick}, {slit}, {dent}]

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" [syn: {pass},

{mountain pass}]

3: a V-shaped indentation; "there were four notches in the

handle of his revolver"

4: a small cut [syn: {nick}, {snick}]

v 1: cut or make a notch into; "notch the rope"

2: notch a surface to record something