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Denting: meaning, definitions and examples

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denting

 

[ หˆdษ›ntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical damage

Denting refers to the process of creating a dent or indentation in a surface, often as a result of impact or pressure. This term is commonly used to describe the damage sustained by vehicles, metal objects, and even some types of wood. The term implies that the original shape of the object has been altered due to external force.

Synonyms

deforming, indenting

Examples of usage

  • The car sustained significant denting after the collision.
  • He is skilled at repairing denting on metal surfaces.
  • Denting a can can be a sign of its internal pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "denting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amassamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dellenbildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะผ'ัั‚ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wgniecenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใธใ“ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bosselage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abolladura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถkme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›€ํ‘น ๋“ค์–ด๊ฐ„ ๋ถ€๋ถ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฎูุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prohlubeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehlbina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡น้™ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vdolbina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงuxurlaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abolladura

Etymology

The word 'dent' originates from the Latin word 'dฤ“ntis,' meaning 'tooth,' referring to the tooth-like marks or impressions that are created when an object is dented. The term has evolved through the Middle English 'dente', reflecting the physical characteristics of the damage as resembling small, tooth-like indentations. Over time, 'dent' has been adopted into various contexts, particularly in mechanics and maintenance, to describe the damage to surfaces that have been impacted or compressed. The verb 'to dent' emphasizes the action of making this physical alteration. Its usage is prevalent in everyday language, especially in discussions about automobile repairs and maintenance. As our society continues to develop more technologically advanced products, the concept of denting has remained relevant, highlighting the impact of everyday use and accidents on our belongings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,503, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.