dent (**덴**트) — a depression in a hard or rigid surface made by a blow or pressure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a depression in a hard or rigid surface made by a blow or pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɛnt/
Korean meaning: 충격이나 압력으로 생긴 움푹한 곳, 찌그러진 부분
Korean pronunciation: **덴**트
Example Sentences
- My attempt to parallel park left a tiny dent in both cars and my ego.
- The baseball barely made a dent in the reinforced window.
- His pizza addiction made a significant dent in his diet plan.
dent
NOUN//dɛnt//
a depression in a hard or rigid surface made by a blow or pressure
a depression in a hard or rigid surface made by a blow or pressure
The bent pole left a dent where the tent once stood.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '치다, 타격을 가하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 'dint'라는 고어와 관련이 있으며, 물리적 충격의 결과를 나타내는 단어로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My attempt to parallel park left a tiny dent in both cars and my ego.”
“The baseball barely made a dent in the reinforced window.”
“His pizza addiction made a significant dent in his diet plan.”
“The mechanic estimated $500 to fix the dent in the bumper.”
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