dint Definition
dint (dint)
noun
- force; exertion
- a dent
- Archaic a blow
Etymology: ME < OE dynt < IE base *dhen-, to strike > ding
transitive verb
- to dent
- to drive in with force
dint Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- effort: By dint of sheer effort, we elevated this into a national story.
- work: By dint of hard work I am now Chief Editor.
- perseverance: By entreaties, and dint of perseverance, some order was at length established, and a psalm given out to sing.
- repetition: By dint of repetition and practice, she's taken complete ownership of Yellow, formerly the property of Coldplay.
- average: In that final match, Villa beat Manchester United 2-1, leaving Leeds as runners up only by dint of goal average.
- pressure: Nevertheless, by dint of unremitting pressure on the contractor, the first bedrooms were handed over to the College on Tuesday 21st.
Converse of subject
achieve: This is achieved by dint of a small light sensitive unit at the side of the print-head.
Converse of object
- make: Even if you were to put half that amount on the Principle, you would still be making a major dint in it.
- have: As to condition, this has a few dints, however, these don't distract from this great antique hot water bottle.
Adjective modifier
- sheer: This is happening by sheer dint of circumstance today.
- odd: NO cracked hinges etc Very, very slight cover wear with just odd dint to corners.
Noun used with modifier
jockey: Jockey dint try too hard on it either. raydar ( 312.
Browse dictionary entries near dint
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