Definition of indent

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Indent (v. i.) To contract; to bargain or covenant.

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Engrail :: Engrail (v. t.) To indent with small curves. See Engrailed.
Dented :: Dented (v. t.) Indented; impressed with little hollows.
Dimple :: Dimple (n.) A slight natural depression or indentation on the surface of some part of the body, esp. on the cheek or chin..
Pit :: Pit (n.) The indentation or mark left by a pustule, as in smallpox..
Dent :: Dent (n.) A slight depression, or small notch or hollow, made by a blow or by pressure; an indentation..
Indented :: Indented (a.) Bound out by an indenture; apprenticed; indentured; as, an indented servant..
Stamp :: Stamp (v. i.) To cut out, bend, or indent, as paper, sheet metal, etc., into various forms, by a blow or suddenly applied pressure with a stamp or die, etc.; to mint; to coin..
Indenture :: Indenture (v. i.) To run or wind in and out; to be cut or notched; to indent.
Tripartite :: Tripartite (v. i.) Having three corresponding parts or copies; as, to make indentures tripartite..
Engrailment :: Engrailment (n.) Indentation in curved lines, as of a line of division or the edge of an ordinary..
Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg..
Catenulate :: Catenulate (a.) Chainlike; -- said both or color marks and of indentations when arranged like the links of a chain, as on shells, etc..
Indentation :: Indentation (n.) A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything; as, the indentations of a leaf, of the coast, etc..
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..
Dint :: Dint (n.) The mark left by a blow; an indentation or impression made by violence; a dent.
Indent :: Indent (n.) A requisition or order for supplies, sent to the commissariat of an army..
Indenture :: Indenture (v. t.) To bind by indentures or written contract; as, to indenture an apprentice..
Poll :: Poll (v. t.) To cut or shave smooth or even; to cut in a straight line without indentation; as, a polled deed. See Dee/ poll..
Notch :: Notch (n.) A hollow cut in anything; a nick; an indentation.
Calk :: Calk (v. t.) To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice..
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