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dent
(d/E/nt )

noun (n)

  • an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)(noun.phenomenon)
    Example:
    It made a dent in my bank account.
    source: wordnet30
  • a depression scratched or carved into a surface(noun.shape)
    Synonym:
    incision, prick, scratch, slit
    source: wordnet30
  • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    ding, gouge, nick
    source: wordnet30
  • A stroke; a blow.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make a depression into(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The bicycle dented my car.
    Synonym:
    indent
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a dent upon; to indent.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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