HyperDic: dimple

English > 5 senses of the word dimple:
NOUNsubstancedimple, dimpled chad, pregnant chada chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
shapedimpleany slight depression in a surface
bodydimplea small natural hollow in the cheek or chin
VERBchangedimplemark with, or as if with, dimples
bodydimpleproduce dimples while smiling
dimple > pronunciation
Soundsdih'mpahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > dimple: 5 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached.
Synonymsdimpled chad, pregnant chad
BroaderchadA small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
English > dimple: 5 senses > noun 2, shape
MeaningAny slight depression in a surface.
Example"there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball"
Broaderdepression, impression, imprintA concavity in a surface produced by pressing
Spanishhoyuelo
Verbsdimplemark with, or as if with, dimples
English > dimple: 5 senses > noun 3, body
MeaningA small natural hollow in the cheek or chin.
Example"His dimple appeared whenever he smiled"
Broaderdepression, impression, imprintA concavity in a surface produced by pressing
Spanishhoyuelo
Catalanclotet
Verbsdimpleproduce dimples while smiling
English > dimple: 5 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningmark with, or as if with, dimples.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"drops dimpled the smooth stream"
Broadermarkmake or leave a mark on
Catalanarrissar
Nounsdimpleany slight depression in a surface
English > dimple: 5 senses > verb 2, body
Meaningproduce dimples while smiling.
PatternSomebody ----s
Example"The child dimpled up to the adults"
Broadersmilechange one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
Catalanclotet
Nounsdimplea small natural hollow in the cheek or chin

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