notch

ot noun

1. A level or degree. Can you speak a notch louder, please?
2. A V-shaped cut.
3. An indentation.
4. A mountain pass; a defile.

fe’l verb

1. To 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.
2. To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes. The team notched a pair of shutout wins on Sunday.
3. To cut a notch in (something).
4. To join by means of notches.