Definition of indent

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Indent (v. t.) To dent; to stamp or to press in; to impress; as, indent a smooth surface with a hammer; to indent wax with a stamp..

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Emargination :: Emargination (n.) The act of notching or indenting the margin, or the state of being so notched; also, a notch or shallow sinus in a margin..
Redented :: Redented (a.) Formed like the teeth of a saw; indented.
Punctured :: Punctured (a.) Having the surface covered with minute indentations or dots.
Indenture :: Indenture (v. i.) To run or wind in and out; to be cut or notched; to indent.
Follower :: Follower (n.) Among law stationers, a sheet of parchment or paper which is added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed..
Indentation :: Indentation (n.) The act of indenting or state of being indented.
File :: File (n.) A steel instrument, having cutting ridges or teeth, made by indentation with a chisel, used for abrading or smoothing other substances, as metals, wood, etc..
Indention :: Indention (n.) Same as Indentation, 4..
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..
Indent :: Indent (n.) A cut or notch in the man gin of anything, or a recess like a notch..
Gimp :: Gimp (v. t.) To notch; to indent; to jag.
Nick :: Nick (n.) A broken or indented place in any edge or surface; nicks in china.
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) Rustic work, consisting of stones which seem to advance beyond the level of the building, by reason of indentures or channels left in the joinings..
Indentedly :: Indentedly (adv.) With indentations.
Deed Poll :: Deed poll () A deed of one part, or executed by only one party, and distinguished from an indenture by having the edge of the parchment or paper cut even, or polled as it was anciently termed, instead of being indented..
Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg..
Tooth :: Tooth (v. t.) To indent; to jag; as, to tooth a saw..
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well..
Indented :: Indented (imp. & p. p.) of Inden.
Dent :: Dent (n.) A slight depression, or small notch or hollow, made by a blow or by pressure; an indentation..
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