Definition of Dimple

Dim´ple
n.1.A slight natural depression or indentation on the surface of some part of the body, esp. on the cheek or chin.
The dimple of her chin.
- Prior.
2.A slight indentation on any surface.
v. i.1.To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
[imp. & p. p. Dimpled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Dimpling .]
v. t.1.To mark with dimples or dimplelike depressions.


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