Dents: meaning, definitions and examples

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dents

 

[ dษ›nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amassados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะผ'ัั‚ะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wgniecenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใธใ“ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bosselures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abolladuras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถkรผntรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฑ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุชูˆุกุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ denty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dents

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡น็—•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vdolbine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะดั‹ั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒงแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rinliklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,409, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.