Meaning & Definition of word "Dint"
Dint
/dɪnt/
noun:
- 1. An indentation or hollow in a surface.
- Example: There was a small dint in the metal after it was hit.
- 2. Force or power; a means of accomplishing something.
- Example: She made a change in the community by dint of her hard work.
verb:
- 1. To make a dent in; to impress or mark a surface.
- Example: He dinned the car door when he accidentally slammed it against the wall.
Etymology
●Middle English 'dinte' meaning a blow or stroke.
Common Phrases and Expressions
by dint of:
Through the use of force or effort.
Related Words
dented:
Having dents or indentations.
indentation:
An area that is pushed in or recessed.
Slang Meanings of dint
Meaning: To make a mark or indentation.
● Example Sentence: He dinted the metal with a hammer.
Meaning: A symbol of effort or struggle.
● Example Sentence: She put in the hours; it was a real dint of dedication.