Definition
a dent: an indentation, a hollow caused by an impact; a bad effect or result
When we came home, we noticed that there was a dent in the door. It looked like somebody had tried to break in.
I really made a dent in my savings account this summer: I spent almost half of the money I had saved.
to dent: to damage, to make concave, to make a small hole or hollow
I threw a stone and it dented my mom's car.
- "If we are unable to sell this product, the overstock of perfumes could put a major dent in our profit margins."
- "Nickel is too soft, there's a huge dent in Mr Delavigne's head and his legs are all twisted."
- "Fall 2: I dented my "lucky" nickel coin."
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