English dictionary
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English noun: dimple | |||
| 1. | dimple (substance) a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached | ||
| Synonyms | dimpled chad, pregnant chad | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chad | ||
| 2. | dimple (shape) any slight depression in a surface | ||
| Samples | There are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | depression, impression, imprint | ||
| 3. | dimple (body) a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin | ||
| Samples | His dimple appeared whenever he smiled. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | depression, impression, imprint | ||
English verb: dimple | |||
| 1. | dimple (change) mark with, or as if with, dimples | ||
| Samples | Drops dimpled the smooth stream. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mark | ||
| 2. | dimple (body) produce dimples while smiling | ||
| Samples | The child dimpled up to the adults. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | smile | ||
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