dent

Noun

dent noun

1. A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.“The crash produced a dent in the left side of the car.”
2. 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.
3. (by extension) A sudden negative change, such as loss, damage, weakening, consumption or diminution, especially one produced by an external force, event or action“That purchase put a bit of a dent in my wallet.”

dent noun

1. A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.
2. A slot or a wire in a reed

Verb

dent verb

1. To impact something, producing a dent.
2. To develop a dent or dents.“Copper is soft and dents easily.”