definition of
dent

[1] #1 dent v. [indent] make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car". wn

[2] #2 dent n. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account". wn

[3] #3 dent n. [incision, scratch, prick, slit] a depression scratched or carved into a surface. wn

[4] #4 dent n. [ding, gouge, nick] an impression in a surface (as made by a blow). wn