Definition of indent

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Indent (v. t.) To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper..

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Indentation :: Indentation (n.) The measure of the distance; as, an indentation of one em, or of two ems..
Grater :: Grater (a.) One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument or utensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off small particles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs..
Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart..
Incindental :: Incindental (a.) Happening, as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design; casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate; collateral; as, an incidental conversation; an incidental occurrence; incidental expenses..
Indented :: Indented (imp. & p. p.) of Inden.
Dimple :: Dimple (n.) A slight indentation on any surface.
Crotchet :: Crotchet (n.) An indentation in the glacis of the covered way, at a point where a traverse is placed..
Dent :: Dent (v. t.) To make a dent upon; to indent.
Centre :: Centre (v. t.) To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.
Crenel :: Crenel (n.) An embrasure or indentation in a battlement; a loophole in a fortress; an indentation; a notch. See Merlon, and Illust. of Battlement..
Dancette :: Dancette (a.) Deeply indented; having large teeth; thus, a fess dancette has only three teeth in the whole width of the escutcheon..
Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg..
Indenturing :: Indenturing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Indentur.
Crenelation :: Crenelation (n.) The act of crenelating, or the state of being crenelated; an indentation or an embrasure..
Center :: Center (n.) A conical recess, or indentation, in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe..
Toothing :: Toothing (n.) The act or process of indenting or furnishing with teeth.
Mill :: Mill (n.) To make a raised border around the edges of, or to cut fine grooves or indentations across the edges of, as of a coin, or a screw head; also, to stamp in a coining press; to coin..
Indent :: Indent (v. i.) To be cut, notched, or dented..
Indent :: Indent (v. t.) To bind out by indenture or contract; to indenture; to apprentice; as, to indent a young man to a shoemaker; to indent a servant..
Indenting :: Indenting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Inden.
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