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notch
1. noun
a) A V-shaped cut.

The notches in that tribes warrior axe handles stand for killed enemies.

b) Such a cut, used for keeping a record

This car is a notch better than the other.

2. verb
a) To cut a notch in (something).

The tribes hunters notch their kills by notches on eachs axes handle.

b) To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.

The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday.


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