dimple
UK /ˈdɪmpəl/ US /ˈdɪmpəl/
noun 3verb 3
Definitions
noun
1
A small depression or indentation in a surface.
The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.
The garden pool's dark surface […] breaks into dimples small and bright.
2
Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
You have very cute dimples.
3
A small depression, made with a punch on a metal object, as a guide for further drilling.
verb
1
To create a dimple in.
The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
2
To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.
3
To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
And smiling eddies dimpled o'er the main.
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