noun Download 🔗Share A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact. Examples : "The crash produced a dent in the left side of the car." appearance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of maize/corn with a relatively soft outer hull, and a soft type of starch that shrinks at maturity to leave an indentation in the surface of the kernel. Examples : "The farmer grew several varieties of corn, including some dents, known for the characteristic indentations on their kernels after drying. " food agriculture plant vegetable type Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A sudden negative change, such as loss, damage, weakening, consumption or diminution, especially one produced by an external force, event or action Examples : "That purchase put a bit of a dent in my wallet." negative event action outcome business economy finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To impact something, producing a dent. Examples : "The falling toolbox dents the hood of the car. " appearance action mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To develop a dent or dents. Examples : "Copper is soft and dents easily." appearance mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc. Examples : "The old cogwheel had several dents, making the machine run unevenly. " part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A slot or a wire in a reed Examples : "The weaver carefully threaded the yarn through the dents of the reed, preparing to make a new pattern. " part technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading