dent (Meaning)
dent (n)
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
dent (v)
make a depression into
dent (n.)
A stroke; a blow.
A slight depression, or small notch or hollow, made by a blow or by pressure; an indentation.
A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.
dent (v. t.)
To make a dent upon; to indent.
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dent Sentence Examples
- The car's fender bore a noticeable dent from the collision.
- She accidentally dropped her phone, causing a small dent on the corner.
- The dent in the refrigerator door was a result of a clumsy move during moving day.
- The metal canister had several dents from being dropped multiple times.
- His ego suffered a dent after receiving harsh criticism from his peers.
- The baseball left a dent in the outfield fence where it collided.
- The antique table had a few dents and scratches, adding to its character.
- The dent on the surface of the table was evidence of its long years of use.
- The basketball left a dent on the garage door when it was accidentally thrown too hard.
- Despite the dent in his confidence, he remained determined to succeed.
FAQs About the word dent
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening), a depression scratched or carved into a surface, an impression in a surface (as made by a blow), make a dep
cavity,hole, pit, recess, cave, impression, burrow, depression, indentation, valley
projection, hill, protrusion, convexity, rise, rise,projection, bulge, camber, camber
The car's fender bore a noticeable dent from the collision.
She accidentally dropped her phone, causing a small dent on the corner.
The dent in the refrigerator door was a result of a clumsy move during moving day.
The metal canister had several dents from being dropped multiple times.
