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/dɪnt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An indentation or hollow in a surface.
There was a small dint in the metal after it was hit.
Force or power; a means of accomplishing something.
She made a change in the community by dint of her hard work.
verb
To make a dent in; to impress or mark a surface.
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
Slang Meanings
To make a mark or indentation.
He dinted the metal with a hammer.
A symbol of effort or struggle.
She put in the hours; it was a real dint of dedication.