dent meaning and definition

DENT noun

Definition of dent (noun)

1. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
   • "it made a dent in my bank account"
2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface
   • synonyms: incision, prick, scratch, slit
3. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
   • synonyms: ding, gouge, nick

DENT verb

Definition of dent (verb)

1. make a depression into
   • "The bicycle dented my car"
   • synonyms: indent