See Also: Indent(medicine)
indent(1)(dictionary)
indent(2)(dictionary)
indent(3)(dictionary)
indent(4)(dictionary)
indent 1, verb(dictionary)
indent 2, noun(dictionary)

indent(4) (iou)



indent verb2. LME.
[from IN-2 + DENT verb.]
verb trans. Inlay, set, emboss. LME-M18.
verb trans. Form as a dent or depression; strike or force inwards so as to form a dent or hollow; imprint by pressure. LME.
Dryden Deep Scars were seen indented on his Breast. Pope Deep in the neck his fangs indent their hold.
verb trans. Make a dent in the surface of (a thing); mark with a surface hollow. L16.
Dickens Mr. Pickwick..indenting his pillow with a tremendous blow. E. Bowen His nose poked slyly out between two of the rails and the same two rails indented his forehead.
verb intrans. Receive or take an indentation; become indented. M17.