 indentation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a concave shape in a surface or edge or coastline etc. | |
| Synonyms: | indenture | |
| Related terms: | concavity cleft notch notch | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line | |
| Synonyms: | indenture indent | |
| Related terms: | space indent | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion | |
| Synonyms: | roughness pitting | |
| Related terms: | corrosion indent | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions | |
| Related terms: | change_of_shape indent | |
| Similar spelling: |
intention intentional intent_on inattention intentionally intentionality intonation intimation intentness intently intension indented indument indenture indemnity |
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