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dent 1
(dĕnt)n.
1. A depression in a surface made by pressure or a blow: a dent in the side of a car.
2. Informal A significant, usually diminishing effect or impression: The loss put a dent in the team's confidence.
3. Informal Meaningful progress; headway: at least made a dent in the work.
v. dent·ed, dent·ing, dents
v.tr.
To make a dent in.
v.intr.
To become dented: a fender that dents easily.
[Middle English dent, variant of dint, blow, from Old English dynt.]
dent 2
(dĕnt)n.
See tooth.
[French; see dentist.]
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dented
(ˈdɛntɪd)adj
having a surface containing a hollow or dip
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Adj. | 1. | dented - of metal e.g.; "bent nails"; "a car with a crumpled front end"; "dented fenders" damaged - harmed or injured or spoiled; "I won't buy damaged goods"; "the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings" |
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