DENTS Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word dents. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DENTS
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| depressions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity • a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment • a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment • a sunken or depressed geological formation • sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy • an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation • a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention • a concavity in a surface produced by pressing • angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • pushing down | ||||||||
| hollows | nounn | |||||||
adjective • not solid; having a space or gap or cavity noun • a cavity or space in something • a small valley between mountains • a depression hollowed out of solid matter adjective satellite • as if echoing in a hollow space • devoid of significance or force • lacking in substance or character verb • remove the inner part or the core of • remove the interior of | ||||||||
| indentations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) • the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion • the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line • the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions | ||||||||
| pits | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) • the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • an enclosure in which animals are made to fight • (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on • (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled • a trap in the form of a concealed hole • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it verb • set into opposition or rivalry • mark with a scar • remove the pits from | ||||||||
| ding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ringing sound • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) verb • go `ding dong', like a bell | ||||||||
| gouge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • force with the thumb • obtain by coercion or intimidation • make a groove in | ||||||||
| incision | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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) | ||||||||
| indent | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an order for goods to be exported or imported • the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line verb • 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 | ||||||||
| nick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) • (British slang) a prison • a small cut verb • cut slightly, with a razor • cut a nick into • divide or reset the tail muscles of • mate successfully; of livestock | ||||||||
| scratch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • 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 | ||||||||
| slit | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long narrow opening • obscene terms for female genitals • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • a narrow fissure verb • make a clean cut through • cut a slit into | ||||||||
