#1 dent v. [indent] make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car". wn
#2 dent n. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account". wn
#3 dent n. [incision, scratch, prick, slit] a depression scratched or carved into a surface. wn
#4 dent n. [ding, gouge, nick] an impression in a surface (as made by a blow). wn
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