notch

Entry Definition
s/he carves h/, notches h/ (something made of wood); s/he marks h/ height with a notch
s/he marks by carving or notching (in wood)
s/he carves it, notches it (something made of wood)
s/he marks h/ by hitting h/; s/he cuts notch in h/ (using ax)
s/he marks it by hitting it; s/he cuts notch in it (using ax)
fastener; (basketmaking) notch cut into each end of bail (handle) so that it locks onto hoop that forms rim of basket