Meaning of 'dent'

Find the meaning of the word ‘dent’

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Meaning of ‘dent’

4 definitions found.

dent

noun

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

Synonyms: nick

noun

an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

Example: "it made a dent in my bank account"

noun

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Synonyms: incision

verb

make a depression into

Example: "The bicycle dented my car"

Synonyms: indent

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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