to indent

Examples

• All

• See how it like indents before it like pushes down and then shoots up.

• This is why a raindrop indents the concrete with atomic intensity.

  Harvard University

• One of the back wheels was missing, and so the shortened leg was propped up on the indented cover of an old book.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Hello, I have a silver penny from 1965. The edges are really thick, and it kind of looks like the actual penny is indented at the top.

  Blog text (9)

• We overflew one deserted enemy fortress on our approach, but did not see anything left by humankind except the indented trace of old highways.

  Fiction book (1998)

• When you press your finger into the foam, it will indent and leave a mark.

• The craftsman carefully indents the wood to create a unique design.

Synonyms

N

to nick

vsto indent

31 3.5

To make a small cut on the skin or a surface, often by accident

applies to deliberate or varied surface marks, not only tiny accidental ones

D

to dent

vsto indent

23 2.2

To make a hollow in a surface by hitting or pressing it

is typically made by cutting or shaping rather than by impact or pressure

N

to notch

vsto indent

4 4.1

To cut a small V-shaped mark in something to help pieces fit together

is used for larger or jagged surface cuts and general depressions

I

to incise

vsto indent

4 7.9

To cut into a surface with a sharp tool

is generally shallower or may include jagged or smaller edge marks

D

to dimple

vsto indent

1 4.1

To make a small rounded dip on a surface

is broader, covering varied surface depressions including cuts and sharp marks

R

to recess

vsto indent

1 7.4

To make a hollow in a surface so something fits inside

focuses on general surface marks, not on fitting objects or making flush spaces

J

to jag

vsto indent

1 8.4

To cut notches or sharp points into something

focuses more on making general depressions and varied edge marks

C

to center punch

vsto indent

• Specialized

7.4

To make a small dent in a surface to mark where to drill

is a general surface action, unlike this specific tool use for drilling guides

Antonyms

R

repair

371 2.3

Work done to fix something that is broken

S

smooth

224 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

How Deep

to gouge

27 7.2

dent

51 1.0

to indent

3 3.4

to nick

31 3.5

to scratch

100 1.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology