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dimpling

dimpling

1 5.5
The small round dents on a surface or the act of making them
  • noun
translation icon : formación de surcos
  • The second one, there are many genes that are already expressed and present in this dimpling thickening of the outer layer.
  • dimpling of skin
  • dimpling and puckering

Examples

  • "Scarlett's dimpling, smiling, extravagant raillery was so automatic that she didn't even have to think about what she was saying.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • skin irritation or dimpling

    Blog text (16)
  • Skin changes: e.g., rash, puckering, or dimpling of skin.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The dimpling, proceeding from the axilla toward the index and middle fingers, follows the lower aspect of the mass.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Nasal dermoids cause dimpling of the overlying skin, and they have no characteristic radiologic features.

    Academic text (2008)
  • My team and I recently observed that the dimpling is a symptom of dehydration—though I didn't realize it back then.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Skin changes, such as dimpling, puckering, redness, scaling, or peau d'orange, warrant further investigation.

    Academic text (2015)
  • "His expression flickered, subtly changing, the dimpling crease appearing in one cheek and a hint of mockery glinting in his eyes."

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The artist created a stunning sculpture with beautiful dimpling that gave it a unique texture.

  • The surface of the cake had a playful dimpling that made it look inviting and delicious.

Antonyms

1 5.8

An act of making a surface even by rubbing or pressing

How Indented

pitting
  • Specialized
1 7.7
dimpling
1 5.5
smoothness
5 1.9

Surface Forms

dimpling singular
dimplings plural

Morphology

dimpling = dimple (transparent) = dimple + ing

A standard nominalization/gerund formed from the verb 'dimple' indicating the process or result of making dimples.

Etymology

Dimpling comes from the noun dimple, meaning a small 'dip', so dimpling is the action or result of making those little round dents on a surface.