Dent ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dent ( noun )

1. A slight depression in a surface made by a blow or pressure.
2. A small hollow in a surface made by a blow or pressure.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin dens, dent- "tooth".

Examples:

1. The car had a dent in the fender.
2. The aluminum can had a dent in it.
3. The ball made a dent in the wall.
4. The hail storm left dents in the roof.
5. The rock made a dent in the windshield.

(As a verb)

Dent ( verb )

1. A slight depression in a surface made by a blow or pressure.
2. A small hollow in a surface made by a blow or pressure.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin dens, dent- "tooth".

Examples:

1. The car had a dent in the fender.
2. The aluminum can had a dent in it.
3. The ball made a dent in the wall.
4. The hail storm left dents in the roof.
5. The rock made a dent in the windshield.