Associations to the word «Dimple»

Pictures for the word «Dimple»

Wiktionary

DIMPLE, noun. A small depression or indentation in a surface.
DIMPLE, noun. Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
DIMPLE, verb. (transitive) To create a dimple in.
DIMPLE, verb. (intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
DIMPLE, verb. To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.

Dictionary definition

DIMPLE, noun. A chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached.
DIMPLE, noun. Any slight depression in a surface; "there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball".
DIMPLE, noun. A small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled".
DIMPLE, verb. Mark with, or as if with, dimples; "drops dimpled the smooth stream".
DIMPLE, verb. Produce dimples while smiling; "The child dimpled up to the adults".

Wise words

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