Word Finder - dent

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A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.

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The crash produced a dent in the left side of the car.

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A type of maize/corn with a relatively soft outer hull, and a soft type of starch that shrinks at maturity to leave an indentation in the surface of the kernel.

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(by extension) A sudden negative change, such as loss, damage, weakening, consumption or diminution, especially one produced by an external force, event or action

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That purchase put a bit of a dent in my wallet.

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To impact something, producing a dent.

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To develop a dent or dents.

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Copper is soft and dents easily.

As much as she ate, she didn't seem to dent the plate of food.

She jumped back and stared the dent in its side.

The consequences were the Belgian Revolution of 1830, The which ended in the intervention of the great powers, Belgian and the setting up, in 1831, of Belgium as an indepen- Revolu- dent kingdom.

Exellent condition, Plating 99 %, only one tiny dent on the second ' slide.

That should all make a very hefty dent in the resources!

It looks like there's remnants of a torn off bumper sticker on the back fender and a dent on the rear right side.

Council tax would put a serious dent in their weekly shopping bills.

A course of therapy may make a major dent in your quality of life for six months or a year.

Body Shop From a minor dent to a full scale repair, we provide the best quality repair in the best facilities.

Only damage caused by the L-R bumper was to break all rear lights one side and maybe a slight dent.

I doubt we can raise the full £ 60,000 but I do think we can make a massive dent in it.

The party fears infighting will further dent its dwindling popularity.

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Dent's main industry was the knitting of worsted stockings which were probably sold at the Wavers Market in Sedbergh.

A sledgehammer was applied with no dent; hardly paper backed foil radar reflector easily torn by a 4 year old.

Taking the necessary steps to remediate the site for housing would, possibly, significantly dent the developer 's desired profit margin.

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That report, released August 2002, has made quite a dent in the self-satisfied smugness of the Royal Society.

They largely follow shale beds along the access of folds within the Dent Fault disturbance zone.

The horse master was Steve Dent, the stunt coordinator Marc Boyle, both of whom worked on Robin of Sherwood.

Disposable diapers can put a dent in your weekly budget.

Fill the new pot with potting soil, make a dent for the plant to go in, and place the plant in the pot, being careful to cover all the roots but not heap soil on the stem of the plant.

You won't see a dent occur in a fiberglass kayak; you'll see a full-blown crack or detrimental fracture.

Scratch and dent models don't look perfect, but may or may not have been turned on or used.

Large home improvement projects that require installation can put a huge dent in anyone's pocket.

By purchasing these products solar energy is supported without making a dent in your pocketbook.

There are several things you can do to make a dent in your energy consumption.

The light weight of the material helps, but you need to be careful not to bend or dent the panels.

Though the fragrances obviously don't put the same kind of dent in the bank account that Jacobs's handbags and apparel do, it's safe to say anyone is always ready to scoop up a beauty bargain!

It has not caused me to break out at all (something I was pretty confident would happen!), and I've barely made a dent in the product itself.

You never see a soft drink can on television with a big dent in it, or one that looks dirty, or even one that doesn't look like it just came out of a cooler full of melting ice.

Though she does seem to exist in her own little universe, the scandals and run-ins with the law have made a dent in her image as an untouchable heiress.

Kids R Us clothing stores have everything you need to dress your children from head-to-toe, with prices that won't put a major dent in your wallet.

Even the purchase of casual duds can put quite a dent in your pocket.

Depending on how many children you need to clothe, back to school shopping can put a serious dent in your family's budget.

While you won't get the full purchase price back, it should make a dent in buying next year's coat.

Many of these nontraditional scholarships get fewer applicants than merit- or athletic-based scholarships, and even a few hundred dollars of award money can help reduce loans or make a dent in tuition costs.

If you can devote just a few hours a week to a part-time job, you'll put a considerable dent in your school expenses.

Even small local scholarships can help make a dent in an expensive college tuition bill.

The idea behind the trip is to provide travelers with a taste of cruising without putting a dent in their wallets or forcing them to make a major time commitment.

Stephens' early goal was to make a dent in the number of economic euthanasias.

Unlike hardwood, laminate will not fade, dent, or stain and is more scratch and water resistant than traditional materials.

Other companies, including NEC and SNK, tried to compete at the same time, but could not put a dent in the lock on the market held by Sega and Nintendo.

The best fixed rate mortgage has as few fees as possible and has the shortest amortization, allowing you to comfortably make monthly payments without putting a dent into your lifestyle.

Purchasing discount designer maternity clothing may be the answer when you want to look stylish during your pregnancy without putting a large dent in your bank account.

If this happens, you may be forced to go without pay for several weeks or even months, causing even a bigger dent in your savings.

Shipping costs can put a considerable dent in your budget.

In fact, many of these items will be dry clean only, thus adding to the dent in your budget.

By heating the one room with the space heater instead of using the furnace to heat the entire house, it can make a dent in your utility bills.

Secondly, soliciting for donations directly can make quite a dent in your final fundraising goal.