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The definition of a dent is a small indentation in a surface made by being hit, or a tooth like projection.
(noun)- An example of a dent is an indentation in the surface of a car.
- An example of a dent is a tooth in the wheel of a gear.
Dent is defined as to make an indentation or become indented.
(verb)An example of dent is to hit the side of a car with a hammer.
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See dent in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a slight hollow made in a surface by a blow or pressure
- an appreciable effect, often a lessening or adverse effect
Origin: ME, var. of dint
transitive verb
to make a dent in
intransitive verb
to become dented
noun
a toothlike projection as in a gearwheel, lock, etc.
Origin: Fr < L dens, tooth
- dentist
- dentistry
denti-: used before a vowel
See dent in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A depression in a surface made by pressure or a blow: a dent in the side of a car.
- Informal A significant, usually diminishing effect or impression: The loss put a dent in the team's confidence.
- Informal Meaningful progress; headway: at least made a dent in the work.
To make a dent in.
verb, intransitive To become dented: a fender that dents easily.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English dent
Origin: , variant of dint, blow
Origin: , from Old English dynt
. prefix
Variant of denti-.
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