Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Intermediate Dictionary
     
Lookup History
dent1

dent

 
 
pronunciation:
dent
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
make a dent in
features:
Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: noun
definition: a small hollow made in a surface by or as if by pressure or a blow.
There is a small dent in the car because my dad backed into a metal post.
similar words:
chip, defect, dimple, flaw, mark, nick, notch, pit
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: dents, denting, dented
definition: to make a dent on or in.
I dropped the hammer and dented the table top.
similar words:
chip, depress, dimple, distress, flaw, mark, nick, notch, pit
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
phrase: make a dent in