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Meaning of the word dimple in English

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dimple

US /ˈdɪm.pəl/
UK /ˈdɪm.pəl/
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Noun

1.

a small natural indentation or hollow in the flesh, especially in the cheek or chin.

Example:
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She smiled, revealing a cute dimple on her left cheek.
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He has a prominent dimple on his chin.
Synonym:
indentationhollowdentpitdepression
2.

a slight indentation in a surface.

Example:
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The golf ball had small dimples all over its surface.
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The impact left a slight dimple in the car door.
Synonym:
indentationhollowdentpitdepression

Verb

1.

form a dimple or dimples in (the surface of something).

Example:
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The raindrops dimpled the surface of the pond.
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Her smile dimpled her cheeks.
Synonym:
indenthollowdentpitdepress
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