indent

Nouns

  • (n) an order for goods to be exported or imported
  • (n) the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line indention, indentation, indenture,

Verbs

  • (v) set in from the margin
    • Indent the paragraphs of a letter
  • (v) cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
    • indent the documents
  • (v) make a depression into
    • The bicycle dented my car
    dent,
  • (v) notch the edge of or make jagged
  • (v) bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
    • an indentured servant
    indenture,

Synonyms

indention indentation indenture dent

Words of close approximity

indene
index
indeed indene
indentation indention indenture indentured