Dents Meaning in English
word · lemma: dent
ˈdɛnts
DENTS
dˈɛnts
DENTS
Definition
Dents are small areas on a surface, usually metal, where it has been pushed in or damaged. Most commonly found on cars or metal objects.
Usage & Nuances
"Dents" is plural and mostly refers to physical damage on metals, especially cars. Common collocations: "small dents," "fix the dents," or "full of dents." Not used for scratches (which are lines, not indents).
Spanish: abolladuras - hundidosPortuguese (BR): amassados - marcasPortuguese (PT): amolgadelas - marcasChinese (Simplified): 凹痕 - 坑Chinese (Traditional): 凹痕 - 坑Hindi: धँसे निशान - गड्ढेArabic: الخدوش - الانبعاجاتBengali: ডেন্ট - গর্তRussian: вмятиныJapanese: へこみVietnamese: vết lõmKorean: 찌그러짐 - 움푹 패인 곳Turkish: çökükUrdu: دھبے - گڑھےIndonesian: penyok
Example Sentences
There are two dents on the car door.
basic
The table has several dents from being dropped.
basic
Can you fix the dents on my bike?
basic
My suitcase came back with a bunch of dents after the flight.
natural
Even though it runs fine, the old car is covered in dents.
natural
No one noticed the little dents until I pointed them out.
natural