DENTING Synonyms

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

• and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves

• the act of gouging

• force with the thumb

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• make a groove in

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

• an order for goods to be exported or imported

• the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

• set in from the margin

• cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication

• make a depression into

• notch the edge of or make jagged

• bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

• (British slang) a prison

• a small cut

• cut slightly, with a razor

• cut a nick into

• divide or reset the tail muscles of

• mate successfully; of livestock

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• informal terms for money

• a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• dry mash for poultry

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• poor handwriting

• (golf) a handicap of zero strokes

• an indication of damage

• cause friction

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

• a long narrow opening

• obscene terms for female genitals

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• a narrow fissure

• make a clean cut through

• cut a slit into