Meaning Of The Word Dent

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dent
verb: If you dent the surface of something, you make a hollow area in it by hitting or pressing it.

dent in American English 1
a slight hollow made in a surface by a blow or pressure
to become dented
to make a dent in
noun: a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow

dent in American English 2
a toothlike projection as in a gearwheel, lock, etc.
noun: a toothlike projection, as a tooth of a gearwheel

dent in American English 3
dentist

dent in British English 1
noun: a hollow or dip in a surface, as one made by pressure or a blow
verb: to impress or be impressed with a dent or dents

dent in British English 2
noun: a toothlike protuberance, esp the tooth of a sprocket or gearwheel

dent- in American English
denti-
combining form

dent. in American English
abbreviation: dental

dent. in British English
abbreviation for: dental

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