Meaning of 'indent'

noun

the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

Synonyms: indentation

noun

an order for goods to be exported or imported

verb

bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant

Example: "an indentured servant"

Synonyms: indenture

verb

notch the edge of or make jagged

verb

make a depression into

Synonyms: dent

verb

cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication

Example: "indent the documents"

verb

set in from the margin