dent
word
/ˈdɛnt/
dent
/dˈɛnt/
dent
Definition
A dent is a small hollow or depression made by hitting or pressing something, often in metal or plastic. It can also mean a reduction in something, like confidence or money.
Usage & Nuances
"Dent" is used both literally (physical mark) and figuratively ('make a dent in expenses'). Common phrases: 'put a dent in', 'get a dent'. In vehicles, it's a standard word for damage. Don't confuse with 'scratch' (surface only).
Spanish: abolladura - hendiduraPortuguese (BR): amassado - mossaPortuguese (PT): amolgadela - mossaChinese (Simplified): 凹痕 - 坑Chinese (Traditional): 凹痕 - 凹陷Hindi: डेंट - गड्ढाArabic: انبعاج - أثر (ضربة)Bengali: ডেন্ট - খোঁচ - দাগRussian: вмятинаJapanese: へこみVietnamese: vết lõmKorean: 찌그러짐 - 움푹 패인 곳Turkish: çukur - göçükUrdu: دباؤ - دھبہ (نشان)Indonesian: penyok
Example Sentences
There's a dent in the car door.
basic
She made a small dent in the metal can with her hand.
basic
The ball left a dent in the wall.
basic
All those bills really put a dent in my savings.
natural
I dropped my phone, and now there's a big dent in the corner.
natural
No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't get the dent out of the bumper.
natural