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Definition of indent

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Indent (v. t.) To begin (a line or lines) at a greater or less distance from the margin; as, to indent the first line of a paragraph one em; to indent the second paragraph two ems more than the first. See Indentation, and Indention..

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Indented :: Indented (a.) Cut in the edge into points or inequalities, like teeth; jagged; notched; stamped in; dented on the surface..

Indent :: Indent (n.) A cut or notch in the man gin of anything, or a recess like a notch..

Tooth :: Tooth (v. t.) To indent; to jag; as, to tooth a saw..

Dent :: Dent (v. t.) To make a dent upon; to indent.

Land :: Land (n.) In any surface prepared with indentations, perforations, or grooves, that part of the surface which is not so treated, as the level part of a millstone between the furrows, or the surface of the bore of a rifled gun between the grooves..

Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg..

Embattled :: Embattled (a.) Having indentations like a battlement.

Crenelate :: Crenelate (v. t.) To indent; to notch; as, a crenelated leaf..

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..

Pit :: Pit (n.) The indentation or mark left by a pustule, as in smallpox..

Indenting :: Indenting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Inden.

Indentation :: Indentation (n.) A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything; as, the indentations of a leaf, of the coast, etc..

Dent :: Dent (n.) A slight depression, or small notch or hollow, made by a blow or by pressure; an indentation..

Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart..

Apprentice :: Apprentice (n.) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a mechanic, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him..

Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.

Bay :: Bay (n.) A recess or indentation shaped like a bay.

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..

Nick :: Nick (n.) A broken or indented place in any edge or surface; nicks in china.

Indentation :: Indentation (n.) The measure of the distance; as, an indentation of one em, or of two ems..