"Dent" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Dent" Meaning

The word "dent" can have two different meanings:

1. A dent refers to a small depression or impression in a surface, often caused by an impact or collision. For example: "The car had a dent in the bumper from the accident."
2. To dent something means to damage or mar its surface, often in a minor way. For example: "She accidentally dented the new phone with her keys."

"Dent" Examples

Usage Examples of "Dent"

The car got a dent when it was parked on the street. [noun]
The dental implant helped to repair the dent in her tooth. [noun]
Could you please dent the can with a coin so I can open it easily? [verb]
The clever raccoon managed to dent the metal trash can to get to the food. [verb]
The archaeologist carefully dent the soil to uncover the ancient artifact. [verb]

Note: The verb forms of "dent" can be regrettably rare and mostly used in specific contexts, so I provided examples where it makes sense to use the verb in a context.