Dents: meaning, definitions and examples
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dents
[ dษnts ]
physical damage
Dents are small depressions or indentations in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure. They are commonly found on vehicles, furniture, and various materials. Dents can often be repaired through various methods, but may also affect the aesthetic appearance of the item.
Synonyms
depression, dimple, indentation, mark.
Examples of usage
- There are several dents on the car door.
- He tried to fix the dent on his bicycle frame.
- The table has a dent from where it was hit.
Translations
Translations of the word "dents" in other languages:
๐ต๐น amassados
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dellen
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะผ'ััะธะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wgniecenia
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใใฟ
๐ซ๐ท bosselures
๐ช๐ธ abolladuras
๐น๐ท รงรถkรผntรผler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฑ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุกุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ denty
๐ธ๐ฐ dents
๐จ๐ณ ๅน็
๐ธ๐ฎ vdolbine
๐ฎ๐ธ dรฝfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะดััะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแงแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษrinliklษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpes
Etymology
The word 'dent' originates from the Middle English term 'dente,' which was derived from the Old French word 'dent,' meaning 'tooth.' This etymological root is reflective of the idea of a tooth-like indentation or mark, akin to the shape created when an object is pressed or struck against a surface. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to any small depression or damage on a surface, not limited to a tooth-like appearance. The term has been used in various contexts, including automotive, furniture repair, and physical descriptions of surfaces since the 19th century, highlighting its versatility in the English language. Today, it is widely used in both casual and technical contexts to describe both physical damages as well as metaphorically to indicate any kind of slight damage or imperfection.