Dimple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪmpəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dimple is a noun meaning A small depression or indentation in a surface.
Meaning
A small depression or indentation in a surface.
More Meanings
- Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
- A small depression, made with a punch on a metal object, as a guide for further drilling.
- (transitive) To create a dimple in.
- (intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
- To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
Example Sentences
You have very cute dimples.
And smiling eddies dimpled o'er the main.
The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.
Word Forms
- dimples
- dimpling
- dimpled
Synonyms for dimple
Depending on context, synonyms include dent, mar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dent, dimplement, dimpleplasty, dint, doke, dalk.
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