dint

Meanings

• Verb or Noun

  A light blow or strike, especially with the fist or a small weapon.

  - "He gave the table a dint with his fist."
  - "The dint in the wall was caused by a stray bullet."
  - "The metal was hard to dent, let alone dint."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dint
int , pint

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Variants

List of all variants of dint that leads to same result
by dint of , dint , dints , dinted , dinting

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Etymology

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Old English 'dintan' meaning 'to strike' or 'to dent'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dint' is also used in heraldry to describe a small indentation or depression on a shield.

2. In the game of golf, a 'dint' is a small indentation made in the green by the ball.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dent: A small indentation or depression in a surface.

2. Impact: The force exerted by a collision or strike.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dint' is often used to describe the impact of a weapon or force, such as in the phrase 'to the quick' which refers to striking an animal or person hard enough to reach the vital organs.

How to Memorize "dint"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a small indentation in a surface or striking an object lightly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dint' with the sound of a small impact or the feeling of a light blow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dent in the Desert' to remember the meaning of 'dint'.

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