Meaning of dimple in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪmpəl/

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  1. Verb

    dimple

    Definitions

    1. mark with, or as if with, dimples

    Examples

    • « drops dimpled the smooth stream »
  2. 2. produce dimples while smiling

    Examples

    • « The child dimpled up to the adults »

  3. Noun

    dimple

    Etymology

    Middle English: of Germanic origin; related to German Tümpel‘pond’

    Definitions

    1. a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
  4. 2. any slight depression in a surface

    Examples

    • « there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball »
  5. 3. a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin

    Examples

    • « His dimple appeared whenever he smiled »

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