1. An appreciable consequence (especially a lessening).
2. An impression in a surface (as made by a blow); SYN. gouge, nick.
1. A notch or small cut.
2. A final critical moment
3. A small notch, groove, or chip
ETYM Akin to nock; cf. od. nock, OSw. nocka. Related to Nick a notch.
(Irregular plural: notches).
1. A V-shaped indentation.
2. A small cut; SYN. nick, snick.