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dent1 definition

dent (dent)

noun

  1. a slight hollow made in a surface by a blow or pressure
  2. an appreciable effect, often a lessening or adverse effect

Etymology: ME, var. of dint

transitive verb

to make a dent in

intransitive verb

to become dented
dent2 definition

dent (dent)

noun

a toothlike projection as in a gearwheel, lock, etc.

Etymology: Fr < L dens, tooth

dent3 definition

dent

  1. dentist
  2. dentistry

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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dent Synonyms

dent

n.

indentation, depression, impression, dimple, dint, nick, notch, dip, cavity, hollow, dimple, cut, incision, sink, scallop, pit, concavity, trough, furrow, scratch, impress; see also hole 1, 2.


dent

v.

hollow, depress, indent, gouge, sink, dig, press in, imprint, mark, dimple, pit, make concave, notch, scratch, nick, make a dent in, perforate, ridge, furrow, bend.

Antonyms straighten*, bulge*, make protrude.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

dent Usage Examples

Object

  • pride: The casualty was released from hospital the following day having only sustained bruises and a dented pride.

Converse of object

  • put: Council tax would put a serious dent in their weekly shopping bills.

Adjective modifier

  • minor: Body Shop From a minor dent to a full scale repair, we provide the best quality repair in the best facilities.

Modifies a noun

  • corn: STAR-DRI® 200 Corn Syrup Solids Global STAR-DRI® 200 is a 20 DE ( dextrose equivalent ) corn syrup solid derived from dent corn.

Modifying Another Word

  • severely: Still - I was there in the ditch, up against a tree, with a severely dented backside.
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