dint
- noun
- /dɪnt/
- Archaic
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abolladura
- A small dint appeared on the wall where the chair had hit it.
Examples
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There was a noticeable dint in the metal door.
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She ran her fingers over the dint in the wooden table.
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The metal sheet had a noticeable dint after being struck by a hammer.
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The car had several dints from hail damage.
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The car had a noticeable dint on the hood after the accident.
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She noticed a small dint in the wood after accidentally dropping a heavy book on it.
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The metal panel showed several dints from years of heavy use.
Synonyms
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1.0
A small hollow in a surface caused by a blow or pressure
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3.7
A small dent in a surface that cutting or hitting causes
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3.2
A hollow curved area made by removing material
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1.6
A small rounded dip on a surface like a golf ball
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5.8
A small chip or notch in the surface of something
Antonyms
How Deep
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dint for a small hollow is the little mark left by a 'blow' or pressure, and it is like the common word dent. So a dint is simply a small dent or indentation in a surface.