1. (n.) A hollow cut in anything; a nick; an indentation.

2. (n.) A narrow passage between two elevation; a deep, close pass; a defile; as, the notch of a mountain.

3. (v. t.) To cut or make notches in ; to indent; also, to score by notches; as, to notch a stick.

4. (v. t.) To fit the notch of (an arrow) to the string.

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