notch

a small mark or hole cut into the edge of something, especially to show a measurement or position

marca, ranura, notch

Collocations notch in wood · mark a notch

• He made a notch on the tree to show his height.

  Hizo una marca en el árbol para mostrar su altura.

a level or stage in something that is being measured, especially one of a series of levels

nivel, etapa, punto de referencia

Collocations reach a notch · set a notch

• The company has reached another notch in its development.

  La empresa ha alcanzado otro nivel en su desarrollo.

to make a small mark or hole on something, especially to show a measurement or position

hacer una marca, hacer un notch

• notch sth

• He notched the tree to show his height.

  Hizo una marca en el árbol para mostrar su altura.

to achieve a particular level or stage in something that is being measured, especially one of a series of levels

alcanzar un nivel, lograr una etapa

• notch sth up

• The company notched its sales up to a new level.

  La empresa logró un nuevo nivel en sus ventas.

a small piece of wood that is fixed on the neck of some musical instruments, such as a violin or guitar, to show where your fingers should be placed when you play notes

ficha de afinación, notch

Collocations notch on a violin

• The notches on the neck of the guitar show where to place your fingers.

  Las marcas en el cuello de la guitarra muestran dónde colocar los dedos.

to score a point in some sports, especially shooting or archery

marcar un punto, hacer una puntuación

• notch sth up

• He notched the arrow into the target.

  Metió la flecha en el blanco.

a small piece of metal or plastic that fits into a hole in another part, used to connect two parts together or make them move smoothly

engranaje, pieza de conexión

Collocations notch on a gear

• The notches on the gears allow them to mesh together.

  Las piezas de conexión en las poleas permiten que se unan entre sí.

to have a sexual experience with someone, especially for the first time

tener una experiencia sexual con alguien

• notch sth up

• He notched another notch on his belt.

  Tiene otra experiencia sexual en su haber.