Definitions
1.verbTo cut a notch in (something).
2.verbTo record (a score or similar) by making notches on something."The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle."
3.verbTo join by means of notches.
4.verbTo achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes."The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday."
5.verbTo fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.
6.nounA notched mark or pattern.
7.nounA method of joining framing-timbers, by halving, scarfing, or caulking.