ALL meanings of denting
dent
D d - verb without object denting to show dents; become indented: Tin dents more easily than steel. 1
- verb without object denting to sink in, making a dent: Nails dent into metal. 1
- idioms denting make a dent, Informal. to cause a person to take heed; make an impression: The doctor told him to stop smoking, but it didn't make a dent. 1
- idioms denting make a dent in, to show initial progress; pass an initial stage of (work, thought, solving a problem, etc.): I haven't even made a dent in this pile of work. 1
- noun denting Present participle of dent. 1
- noun denting a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow. 1
- noun denting a noticeable effect, especially of reduction: to leave a dent in one's savings; a dent in one's pride. 1
- verb with object denting to make a dent in or on; indent: The impact dented the car's fender. 1
- verb with object denting to have the effect of reducing or slightly injuring: The caustic remark dented his ego. 1