dent
noun/dɛnt/
Frequency rank: #6,255 most common English word
Meaning
a hollow mark left in a surface by a blow or pressure.
Example sentence
The car door had dent in it after the accident.
Synonyms & related words
- indent
- hollow
- depression
- dimple
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