What is the meaning of dent?

noun

  • An appreciable consequence (especially a lessening. )
    • usage: "it made a dent in my bank account"
  • A depression scratched or carved into a surface.
  • An impression in a surface (as made by a blow.

verb

  • Make a depression into.
    • usage: "The bicycle dented my car"
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