dent

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.
2. 2
   A minor effect made upon something.
3. 3
   A type of maize/corn with a relatively soft outer hull, and a soft type of starch that shrinks at maturity to leave an indentation in the surface of the kernel.
4. 4
   A sudden negative change, such as loss, damage, weakening, consumption or diminution, especially one produced by an external force, event or action
5. 5
   A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.
6. 6
   A slot or a wire in a reed

Verb

1. 1
   To impact something, producing a dent.
2. 2
   To develop a dent or dents.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, previously in South Lakeland district (OS grid ref SD7086).
2. 2
   A surname.